Why Did Carter Write 'Bluebeard'

I think that Carter chose to rewrite "Bluebeard" to further elaborate on all of the characters in the story. Rewriting this story allowed Carter to go in-depth and provide more of a backstory for Marquis as well as the girl and her mother. In rewriting “Bluebeard” Carter was able to make the girl's mother the heroine, unlike the original story. Perrault chose to make the girl's brothers the ones that rescued her, thus making them the heroes of the original story. I think that Carter is trying to convey the message that not all girls need a man to rescue them. The girl in the story grew up with an exceptional example of strength from her mother, raising her daughter after the death of her husband, but also defeating Chinese pirates, nursing