Within Perrault's, "Cinderella," women are illustrated as powerful, and are the sole characters that drive the plot. ... It introduces Cinderella and her late mother as, "gentle," "good," and the, "best in the world," (450). ... It is presumed that without Cinderella's father being so feeble under the rule of his new wife, he would better protect Cinderella from being mistreated by her new stepfamily. ... He is not described as brave, kind, or even handsome; he is simply there as a means for Cinderella to escape her lifestyle. ... The entire plot be...

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This plot development is a staple in the tragic orientation of the play; but how can one explain the seemingly ambiguous qualities of Desdemona's character? ... Secondly, Desdemona can be said to be a very brave person, who would not be afraid of death. ... Coming from noble blood, it would take incredible courage for a young woman to abandon her father's world for a man of non-Venetian descent. ... Desdemona also travels to Cyprus with Othello, her new husband, thus further cementing her status as a brave and courageous character as she left a safe place for one consumed by death...

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• Grade Level: High School