7 Cinderella; oppressing or inspiring? Most fairy tales share common themes‚ characters‚ and similar atmospheres. In the two versions of Cinderella‚ the French “Cinderella” and the German one “Aschenputtel”. They are both centered around a girl who is “swept off her feet” by a dashing prince. Some critics state that these fairytales are oppressive to women. These fairytales are not oppressive to women. A girl’s upbringing and characteristics may be shaped by the literature they have read. The
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There are many types of stories. Of these stories‚ there are over 900 versions of Cinderella. But in this essay‚ I will only be talking about four of them. I will compare‚ contrast‚ and conclude those four versions called‚ “Yeh-Shen”‚ “The Algonquin Cinderella”‚ “Aschenputtel”‚ and “Interview” in this essay. One thing you probably didn’t know‚ is that these three stories are very old‚ which is something they all have in common. They also all have an element of magic. For example‚ Aschenputtel had
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I will call her Cinderella. Cinderella has fled her home‚ absconding from bestiality and severe domestic violence‚ leaving her three small children behind. The Oxfam organisation report confirms the frightening statistics: “A harsh reality for many women in PNG - two out of three has experienced domestic violence and 50% have experienced forced sex.” http://www.oxfam.org.au/about-us/countries-where-we-work/papua-new-guinea Cinderella cannot go
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The author of Chinese Cinderella Adeline Yen Mah illustrates the relationship she experiences within her family which defines the impact in her life as an individual. Throughout the novel‚ Adeline uses characterization‚ images‚ symbols and language to illustrate her journey from one who was abused and assaulted by her stepmother Niang‚ to one who loved and cherished by her Aunt Baba. Adeline’s relationship with her family has both ups and downs in it. Her relationship with Niang isn’t the one
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ELA‚ we read three of the 900 Cinderella stories and one poem. I liked “Ashenputtel” because it had some cool features of the story such as the background of the story‚ but what was surprising is that it had blood and gore in it. “Yeh-Shen” was not my favorite‚ but I did think her step-mom and sister deserved punishment because of how they treated her. Apparently they didn`t know the phrase “treat others the way you want to be treated”. In the “Algonquin Cinderella” the step-sisters should have been
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Cinderella in Therapy In the movie "Cinderella‚" Cinderella is a maid to an evil stepmother and two very heartless and obnoxious stepsisters. The only reason that Cinderella still puts up with their orders is an example of the Behavioral perspective. The Behavioral Perspective puts emphasis on learning by experience with rewards and punishments. She knows that if she does not do the chores‚ she will be punished or thrown out of the household. She does not have anywhere to go because her mother
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American culture for many generations. From Cinderella to Snow White these princesses have been adapted into different stories‚ cultures‚ and forms of art. On March 17‚ 2017 at Moline High School‚ I attended the yearly musical‚ this year being Cinderella. As I entered the auditorium‚ an usher took my ticket and greeted and told me to enjoy the show‚ which I appreciated. The auditorium was pretty packed; however‚ I had gotten a reserved seat. Cinderella‚ Cherrie Herberg‚ had a warm and timid personality
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Correchet‚ Camille Prof. Fonts ENC 1102-3 15 February 2012 Conventional In the real world‚ problems and complications come up and happily ever after’s don’t exist. Sexton takes the classic story of “Cinderella”‚ reworks it‚ and makes it into her own twisted version of a fairytale. She starts the audience off with a few little “rags-to-riches” accounts comparing modern culture’s unrealistic dreams to what life really is like. Then she goes into telling the readers the famously known fairytale
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The film tells the story of Cinderella hardships while overcoming the jealousy‚ anger and discouragement of her cruel stepsisters and wicked step mother. What this film shows is the unbreakable bond she develops with her mother throughout her adolescent years‚ the values and morals she taught her and how their special connection continued to grow even after her mother becomes fatally ill. Viewers are not usually introduce to Cinderella parents or being capable of seeing the background
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"What’s Wrong With Cinderella?" In the article “What’s Wrong With Cinderella” written by Peggy Orenstein a feminist mother and writer for the New York Times amongst other newspapers. Several issues and concerns are raised regarding the physical and mental impact that the younger generation might have from the excessiveness of the princess theme toys‚ clothing and animation. The writer belief that young girls are being influence to think that beauty is determined by their physical appearance. Many
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