what is a cautionary tale
A cautionary tale is a tale told in folklore, to warn its hearer of a danger.There are three essential parts to a cautionary tale, though they can be introduced in a large variety of ways.First, a taboo or prohibition is stated: some act, location, or thing is said to be dangerous. Then, the narrative itself is told: someone disregarded the warning and performed the forbidden act.he narrator of a cautionary tale is momentarily excused from the ordinary demands of etiquette that discourages the use of gruesome or disgusting imagery because the tale serves to reinforce some other social taboo.