This is an example of a pattern for the story of Tye May.
1. Heroine: poor and orphaned
a. shows determination and hard work
b. is rewarded with magic gift
2. Uses gift to help the poor
3. Bad guys
a. try to take gift from her three different times
b. are tricked and overpowered by Heroine using magic gift
4. Heroine continues to use magic gift appropriately