Vladimir Propp

"Propp defines 31 functions. He maintains that in the folktale, the order in which the functions appear does not change. "


here is some of that list for a fairy tale \ folk tale:

II An interdiction is addressed to the hero. (Someone tells the hero not to do something) 

III The interdiction is violated. (The hero disobeys) 

XII The hero is tested, interrogated, attacked etc. which prepares the way for his 

receiving either a magical agent or helper. 

XV The hero is transferred, delivered or led to the whereabouts of an object of search. 

XVI The hero and the villain join in direct combat. 

XVIII The villain is defeated. 

XXIX The hero is given a new appearance.  

XXX The villain is punished.