Cinder Edna, by Ellen Jackson, is much like the story told by Disney. It follows along the same story-line, has many of the same characters, but with the new addition of Cinderella’s neighbor, Cinder Edna. This story is about the struggle of both characters and the different approaches they take to survive. In a satirical criticizing fashion, this story pokes fun of the earlier portrayals of Cinderella by showing that it’s going to take more than her beauty to be happy. Like the Disney version, the cruel stepmother and wicked stepsisters put Ella and Edna through the same burdens. But Cinderella’s gloomy attitude, tendency to mope and her dependency on others are the reasons for her unhappiness. In contrast to Cinderella who is as fragile