Question: How would you characterize the tone and genre of Laird Barron's "Frontier Death Song"? Did you enjoy this tale? Why or why not? How does the author incorporate folklore and myth into this tale (the author mentions it by name)? Is it successful? Why or why not? Using at least one more example, discuss the role of folklore in contemporary popular culture. Why do folk tales, myths, and urban legends remain such popular subjects for films, television programs, video games, and other story forms?