Thereafter, Panttaja explains in-depth about how Cinderella is not truly motherless, while describing what in the fairy tale represents Cinderella’s mother. Shortly after, Panttaja compares the mother and the stepmother of Cinderella, believing that both of the mothers have the same attitude to help their daughters achieve their goals (288). Next, Panttaja questions the morals of Cinderella by explaining magic being the theme of the fairy tale instead of the “alleged theme of romance.” In conclusion, Panttaja used multiple examples, including fairy tales and mythology, to explain how the main character, in this case Cinderella, uses power and manipulation to succeed in the goals they’re for
The core of the story has become very flexible in terms of how it can be portrayed. In the article, “A Girl, A Shoe, A Prince: The Endlessly Evolving Cinderella”, the author, Linda Holmes, talks about the durability of the story when she states “All it takes is a girl and a dress and a shoe; people get it. There are countless versions” (11). Holmes gives many examples of stories and movies that have portrayed the Cinderella Story. She stressed the work “countless” in her arguments to emphasize how far this folk tale has come.
In “Cinderella”, by the Grimm Brothers, the authors utilize a multitude of fairy tale genre conventions such as frequent usage of rhetorical devices, magical creatures, and the classic “Happy Ever After” fairy tale ending, to emphasize the importance of genuineness and the dangers of pursuing superficiality. The authors use several rhetorical devices such as symbolism and juxtaposition
This outcome shows that only the right person was allowed through, and this prince did not have ill intentions toward sleeping beauty and just wanted to save her life. The author then goes on to mention how this kiss, which many think is inappropriate, can be explained as "giving mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. " Parents and teachers looking at the bigger picture of fairy tales or teaching them a modern retelling, as the author suggests, can teach kids important moral lessons that will help them in their growth. Some major claims of this essay include the author talking about the evolution of children's fairytales over the past few decades and how certain fairy tales have evolved to fit certain standards and retell beloved classics to educate children better. Next, the author uses motivational appeals by encouraging the audience, which is mostly parents and educators, to find other ways to teach fairytale topics.
Since the beginning of time, children around the world from every culture have been told stories to teach them lessons and entertain them. One of those stories that spans time and place is that of the “Cinderella” tale. More than 1500 versions of this universal story have been narrated to countless children in numerous cultures. The basic premise of the story remains the same: a young, mistreated girl is rewarded for her kindness, gentleness, and goodness and is elevated in society. These worldwide interpretations become unique when a culture infuses its own values and customs into the story making it relevant.
Their innocence is being so carefully cherish like a dedicated crystal ball that everyone is so afraid to break due to the fear of ruining their childhood. Yet we are giving our kids a disturbed version of the real world we make them think life is easy without any harsh obstacles. A big contribution to this is the stories we read to our kids, stories that have been designed to be soothing and comforting for our children. One significant aspect about fairy tales is the usual beginning with a tragedy related to death, aging or simply the absence of one or both parental figures. Starting with a tragedy like this is essential for many classic fairy tales like Cinderella, Snow White, Pinocchio and many more.
From its onset with its first feature-length animated film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in 1937, Disney has grown to become a worldwide phenomenon today. But over the years, various parent groups, scholars and film critics have accused Disney for creating shallow, stereotypical princesses whose ultimate aim was to find her 'prince charming ' and live happily ever after. In her article, “What’s Wrong With Cinderella?” in the New York Times, Peggy Orenstein expresses her concern over the effect of princess figures like Cinderella on young girls ' perceptions of themselves and how they should behave (“What’s Wrong With Cinderella?”).
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Fairy Tales are stories that every child loves to read. They not only entertain kids for hours, but they also teach morals that kids do not forget even when they grow up. Some of those morals include always being kind, thinking outside of the box, having adventures, thinking critically, and many more. It is indisputable that fairy tales have withstood the test of time, and the reason for them to be undeniable is that they appeal to both children and elderly because of their life lessons. One such famous fairy tale is “Cinderella”, which teaches a person to always make good and kind decisions even in the toughest times.
Cinderella is not just an ordinary fairytale. Many know Cinderella as a jolly fairytale, but those are only some versions of Cinderella. The “Grimms Brothers” version of Cinderella is an example of a gruesome version of Cinderella because it involves violent scenes such as cutting off toes, heels, and pigeons picking out eyes. The Little Golden Book and 2015 Disney film of Cinderella are ones majority of people know because of the jolly endings. There are resemblances and dissimilarities when it comes to “Cinderella”, by the Grimm Brothers, Cinderella by Little Golden Book, and Disney’s 2015 film version of “Cinderella”, that connect to positive and negative themes, the Magical Garden, as well as the present Animal Helpers.
Everyone knows Walt Disney, with his magical worlds and unforgettable characters. Especially the Disney Princesses, who are loved by people young and old. Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and the Little Mermaid are all stories we have grown up knowing, but we can not forget Cinderella and her evil stepfamily. But the Cinderella we know and love is actually just one of many versions. A French writer by the name of Charles Perrault created the version that Disney adapted into it’s animated movie, however Cinderella’s story is over 2000 years old and originated in Greece.
In the new releases of these books, the meaning and lessons taught throughout them were not lost but only enhanced by adding elements of current reality. Cinderella has always been a movie that is every girls dream; to find a handsome prince and live happily ever after, and even in the rewrite, this dream is not lost but only enriched with a fancier gown and breath taking glass slippers. The classic created by the Grimm Brothers is more
Literature of Childhood 3 February 2017 Analysis of the Fairytales Cinderella and Catskinella Fairytales have been stereotypically read to young children for many centuries, although, adults can also benefit from reading these classic stories. Two alternative versions of the original Chinese version, Ye Xian, are the fairytales, Cinderella, by an American, Walter Disney, and Catskinella, by an African American, Virginia Hamilton. Both stories portray the main character as a woman who has a wicked and unkind family. The stories display the ways in which the protagonist finds her true love through each of their different personalities, other characters, and conditions in the storyline. Although both versions both have similar narrative elements,
Parents, as of recent years, have become more cautious with the type of media they let their children consume. Today's society is more aware of topics such as gender, sexuality, and racial issues than they used to be. Therefore, parents are now held more accountable in teaching and educating their children on such topics. Fairy Tales in older generations were commonly used to entertain and teach young children but now it is recognized that many of these themes are stained with sexism and an underlying patriarchal agenda. While fairy tales such as Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Snow White are relevant in many children’s lives, the long term psychological effects can be damaging to the youth.
It has been said by many people that fairytales are no longer valid today. However, this is not so. Indeed, as seen in tales read this semester, it is clear that fairytales are valuable in today’s world. This is evident because these stories are educational, entertaining, and enlightening.
