When evaluating themes, messages, and values in folk tales, a reader can learn:
B. Common cultural values where the story was written.
While A (the political environment) and C (tension between personal desires and cultural expectations) can also be present in folk tales, the primary focus on themes and values often highlights the shared beliefs, morals, and traditions of the culture from which the story originates. Folk tales often reflect the foundational values and lessons of a community, making option B the most directly related to learning about culture through these narratives.