A deeper meaning is present in everything, however, most do not stop and unravel these parallel threads. Seemingly simple things can possess impactful allegories hidden within the lines. In line with this, Cinderella is a classic film, revered by small children for its rags to riches story. Yet underneath this heartwarming tale, is a deeper message about a historic struggle. This story can be read as fanciful and unrealistic, something to placate starry-eyed children. However, Cinderella contains an important metaphor, as it truly represents the Women’s Suffrage Movement of the early 1900’s.
The 1950 Disney film, Cinderella, tells the story of a young woman left in the care of her cruel stepmother, Lady Tremaine, and her stepsisters. She is henceforth used as a servant and hidden away from the outside world. After being denied a chance to attend a royal ball, Cinderella enlists the help of a benevolent fairy godmother. She receives a magical wardrobe, and a
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Women were barricaded from these important positions by sexism and stereotypes. In Cinderella, the political realm and voting is represented by the exclusive ball. In the Constitution at the time, the 14th amendment stated that voting was open to all men, of all races, but barred women. In Cinderella, the ball is open to theoretically everyone in the land, however Cinderella, the suffragettes, is denied access by her stepmother, the lawmakers. The ball represents the political realm, as at the time, and without a fight or subterfuge, the suffragettes and Cinderella were not allowed in. Secondly, the ball represents the political realm as the people inside had the power to use their voice. Everyone inside has a chance for power, by marrying the prince, or by simply being allowed in. The people outside this event however, have no influence, just how power was divided among the sexes in the early