Cinderella Alternate Ending Essay

“Everything was perfect until she came along mother,” I protested “Right? ” Drizella grumbled “Girls, girls calm down… wait, she is a disgrace isn’t she? ” my mother Iris confirmed. I took a sip of my lemon tea and screeched “OUCH… CINDERELLA!!! ” Cinderella stepped into the room, “Yes? ” “Get me some ice for … Read more

Gender Roles In The Paper Bag Princess

The common fairytale portrays the stereotypical “damsel in distress,” who is helpless until her male savior typically rescues her. Many fairytales address the theme of gender roles as well as many others. The female character takes on the feeble, desolate role, while the male character takes on the strong, hero role similar to the stories … Read more

Lady Tremaine’s The Legend Of Cinderella Essay

There was once a fair maiden named Cinderella. She lived with her stepmother; Lady Tremaine, and her two stepsisters Anastasia and Drizella. Unfortunately for Cinderella, she was always treated as a servant and a peasant at home. Due to her never socializing enough to actually have friends she was so desperate that she befriended mice. … Read more

Brother Grim Taking the Merry Out of Fairy Tales

After reading the Brothers Grim version of Cinderella and viewing the film version of Cinderella, Everafter, one can distinguish precise differences between the these two similar stories. Both versions tell of a young maiden whose mother died when she was young and is then tormented by her stepmother and her two stepsisters who enslave her … Read more