Charles Perrault's "Cinderella," published in 1697, is an example of fairytale whose characters align with these gender stereotypes. ... Perrault introduces Cinderella as a girl of "rare goodness and sweetness of temper" (17). ... This furthers Perrault's portrayal of the good Cinderella taking no action against those who mistreat her. ... All of the other ladies want their clothes to be like hers, since she is the one getting the attention from the prince (Perrault 18). It is only because of Cinderella's physical beauty and graceful dancing that the prince falls in ...

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The previous versions are very disturbing, more gruesome and less appropriate for children, because of the eating of children (Perrault), deaths and the sexual undertones. ... There are three other tales that Disney's version is being compared to, a manuscript version, and a sixth edition from the Grimm brothers, and one by Charles Perrault. ... This is very similar to Perrault's version, with the exception that Perrault keeps the King and Queen awake while the rest of the kingdom sleeps, and has an extended ending. ... Disney decided against the idea of the wise men and replaced ...

• Word Count: 1999
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate