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There are many differences between Cinderella and Ashputtle but there are also similarities. There was the glass slipper and the evil stepsisters/ stepmother. But the movie has big differences then the original story. For example the way she got the dress, how the stepsister tried the shoe on, where she slept etc. If the movie were to be exactly like the story than kids around the world would not be allowed to watch the film. It might have been a good thing that they made changes. Cinderella…

Many people think of morals as useless but they are missing out on great lessons. There are priceless lessons delivered in three versions of “Cinderella,” a beloved fairy tale around the world. Grimm’s translation of “Cinderella,” published in 1812, was a popular tale among children in Europe. Disney’s interpretation of “Cinderella,” released in 1950s, was a desired tale among youth in the United States. Ireland’s rewording of “Cinderella,” published in 1890, was a well liked tale among kids in…

Growing up I was very much a Disney fan. I loved watching the movies, reading the books and the rare trip to Disneyland made my year. As I grew older and realized the beloved Disney tales were not the originals, I immediately wanted to find them. I searched high and low until eventually my parents purchased a hardbound leather edition of The Grimm’s Fairytales for my birthday. I remember sitting down as soon as we got home to start reading the collection. The stark realization that these were…

Cinderella The poem Cinderella by Anne Sexton and Walt Disney's Cinderella are very similar to One another. The theme of both is a fairy tale love story, with a happily ever after ending. Walt Disney's Cinderella, is a children's story where all reality was left out and instead used a sense of Imagination. However, Anne Sextons Cinderella poem is very gruesome and has more details explaining what happened in the story and why it happened. The two stories have a twist with different…

In the original tale of Rapunzel archetypal elements are hidden throughout. Each archetype represents a different idea that authors slyly interpret into stories. The Grimm Brothers use the tower, Rapunzel’s tear, and Rapunzel's hair to construe a deeper meaning in their story. As the story is told Rapunzel gets locked away in a tower while she grows up. The tower is an actual part of the story which represents an isolation of oneself, but metaphorically is resembled as being a strong place for…

overall theme, to demonstrate how material possessions are not the key to happiness. In short, "The Gift of the Magi" is about the surprising Christmas Eve of young couple, Della and Jim Young. Desperate for any way to get the other something special, they each decide to sell their most valued possession. Della cuts and sells…

tales hold a unique magic that allows them to grow, and to change, becoming fresh and relevant new generations. During the time the tales of the Grimm Brothers were created, people lived in fear of magic and witches. While Pentamerone, by the poet Giambattista Basile, is from the sunny climate of Italy where there was less fear which made his stories lighter. In the culture of France, where Charles Perrault gathered his anthology of tales, people lived in a society characterized by ridged…

Fairy tales have historically played an important role in many different cultures. From Aesop’s fables to Mother Goose’s rhymes, the idea of using stories to pass on knowledge and ideas, and to comment on culture, has spanned through the ages. With the exception of the tragic ending, the story Ethan Frome is like a fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm because it has a hidden moral and it uses a story to reflect and discuss the culture of the time period in which it was written. The Brothers Grimm…

Folklore is a worldwide tradition. Fairy tales have been read or told to countless young children for many years. After listening to these stories children’s imaginations start to evolve thinking that what they have heard are true. Fairy Tales have impacted many children’s lives for numerous years due to the fictional aspect of the stories with creatures, supernatural abilities, and fantasies. These appealing fictional aspects have helped these stories withstand time for hundreds or even…

During an individual’s childhood, everyone must have heard of numerous fairy tales such as Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Peter Pan and etc. A number of fairy tales have a particular message to the audience, such as Hansel and Gretel taught children not wander around, yet we listened to the stories we were told and never questioned them. As we got older and read the stories again, we can perceive that certain fairy tales can illustrate negative messages. One of the pessimistic influences of…