Alan Dundes thinks that Native American folktales have characteristic structures, including __________.

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Alan Dundes argues that Native American folktales often follow a structure of movement away from disequilibrium in society, with the goal of resolving the disharmony caused by the initial problem presented in the story. This structure reflects the importance of communal harmony and problem-solving in many Native American cultures.

Alan Dundes Thinks That Native American Folktales Have Characteristic Structures