1. Perrault's Version of Cinderella
If Cinderella were not obligated to live the life of a servant, the typical Cinderella narrative would be completely different. ... She uses her power within her family to reduce Cinderella's quality of life, rather than taking Cinderella in as her own. ... Cinderella's godmother is another matriarchal character, that determines Cinderella's fate. She questions whether Cinderella wishes to attend the ball, and then conclusively is the one who allows Cinderella to go. ... Cinderella's marriage is often viewed as the grand finale to Perrault's Cinderella story. ...
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