Purpose and Function in The Context of Folk Literature and Malay Joke Stories

Folk literature initially existed among the people. In general, it refers to folk from past, which has become heritage of a society. is part cultural life ancient societies. For example, in old Malay society, folklore an important form entertainment for villagers. People's jokes are stories that popular people, community, there also various other types such as animal stories, funny comforting and experiences. joke expression society's culture through speech directly related aspects culture, religion belief, law, economic activities, family systems, order social values This research attentions on two main purpose function definition, meaning general characteristics. provides understanding structure, addition documentation history literature, especially Malaysia.