Even the lives of great heroes did not have a fairy tale. Queens, kings, princesses, and powerful leaders seemed to have it all, but, in fact, they did not not. Queen Elizabeth is one who was a great leader, but she went through a lot. Jess was also leader in the book, Cinderella Society. She lead others, as well as herself, to greatness; this is similar to Queen Elizabeth’s life. Jess, in the story Cinderella Society, compares to Queen Elizabeth the First because others disliked them due to the impact of their father’s decisions; however, they persevered to lead and help those in need, yet through it all, neither lived a fairy tale life. Because of the mistakes and decisions of Jess’s and Queen Elisabeth’s father in their lives, others disliked them. Queen Elisabeth was known as an illegitimate because of her father, so the respect and privileges of being the king’s daughter where not passed to her. For instance, Hanson states, “She was part of her …show more content…
Queen Elizabeth 1 became a great leader despite the criticism. In addition Hanson also concludes that, “She ruled alone for nearly half a century, lending her name to a glorious epoch in world history. She dazzled even her greatest enemies” (Hanson). Her leadership lead her country and people to a great era. What others thought she could not do she did it, and did it in a way nobody else could. Jess also because a prominent leader, despite he grim life and helped others in their difficult times. In fact Jess felt confident in herself as a leader, “Lexy lifted her snow cone in mocking salute, and I knew that what ever she planned to dish out, I could take. Because that’s what Guardians did” ( Cassidy 322). The tough times in her life lead her to what she became. She gain strength and became a Guardian, one who will lead others to find their strength. Their hard life were not perfect, even after they became grand