Cinderella Sexton (An Analysis of Anne Sexton's poetic transformation of the Brothers Grimm's Cinderella) Ann Sexton's poetic transformation of Cinderella is a dark, comic version of the popular tale. ... For example, the Brothers Grimm version of Cinderella (on which Sexton's poetic transformation is based) is based upon German folktales. ... Sexton's poetic transformation of the popular fairy tale Cinderella is a blend of her own life experiences, as well as her view of contemporary culture. ... In the fifth stanza, Sexton begins to tell the tale "Cinderella." ....

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Anne Sexton's poem "Cinderella" is based on the Grimm Brother's story of the same name. ... One of the largest controversies in "Cinderella" are the gender roles. ... While in pursuit of Cinderella, the Prince "covered the palace steps with cobbler's wax and Cinderella's gold shoe stuck upon it. ... The reader would think that the father was partial to the other women of the household and cared little about Cinderella. ... It is because she is trying to push society past the idea that Cinderella is the epitome of perfection, and that Cinderella and the other ...

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The Function of Symbolism in Snow White and Cinderella No matter where you are in the world, chances are, you hold fairy tales from your childhood close to heart. ... Have you ever wondered why Snow White bit the apple or why Cinderella's evil stepsisters got their eyes pecked out by doves? ... After reading more closely into the many different works of Cinderella, many important symbols have come to light. ... As promised, her father came back with a branch from a hazel bush and gave it to Cinderella. ... Bruno Bettelheim, a renowned child psychologist, stated, "it is quite clear th...

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"Into the Woods" is a modern twist on several of the well known Brothers Grimm fairy tales, intertwining the plots of the stories and exploring the consequences of the characters' wishes and quests. This movie starts out as sickeningly sweet with the combination of well known fairy tales but it turn...

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• Grade Level: High School