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Except the one written by The Grimm Brothers. That one part... towards the end... well you known the part. I will never trust another pigeon!

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Fine Ron. I have to go to the library anyways. I don't know how you except to get all O's on your O.W.L.S if you never study. I will text you tomorrow.

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Definitely. Totally...so umm hate to cut you short because trust me, I love talking about this stuff, but I have to go to practice. Well, I just know you could go on for hours.

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Exactly. There are plenty of modern-day twists to fairy tales and new stories being produced, but these original versions remain a part of our culture. Even some modern retellings still portray beauty as an opportunity, women as dainty or helpless, or men as brave and handsome. That is not to say that fairy tales can not evolve, because they already have throughout history. Fairy tales are powerful and influential tools that can be utilized by the media, parents, and educators to help guide children through challenges and build their moral integrity. Still, we must be aware of all the lessons being taught in fairy tales. They are not always jumping off the page.

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AHA. I see! All of your examples are still relevant issues today. Fairy tales are not a light heartened as they first appear. Am I on the right track?

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“The King Himself, as old as he was, could not keep his eyes off her, and he told the Queen under his breath that it was a long time since he had seen so beautiful and lovely a creature.”
“...who had no more air of a poor country girl than of a young lady.”
“...all the beautiful young girls in the country were invited, in order that his son might choose himself a bride”
“...thou hast no clothes and thou canst not dance; we should be ashamed of thee.”
“He would dance with no other maiden, and never let loose of her hand, and if any one else came to invite her, he said, “This is my partner.””

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Yes! Call them what you like: hidden messages, ideas, stereotypes. They all change our perception of the world and even ourselves. Okay, example time! I'm so glad you asked I have already gone through a pack of highlighters on these versions of Cinderella.

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Woah. Okay, slow down. I can't keep up. I get what you are saying that hidden messages are sort of planted in our heads when we are young. Then those determine how we interact with the world and society we live in. Okay wait, maybe I don't get it. Ugh, this is giving me a headache. Can you give some examples from Cinderella?

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These fairy tales have been passed down from generation to generation all over the world. They are traditions and eventually become a part of society, like how we see them now. Every child has either watched or heard of these stories from books, movies, or family members. That further instills the stereotypes that plague our society today.

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Children are impressionable and observant. Children can keep up with lessons, messages, morals, even the ones that are hidden. Then those children see the world that has been sculpted by the understandings and experiences that life has brought them.

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“They broke above a dozen laces in trying to lace themselves tight, that might have a fine, slender shape,...”. There is still a desire for a thin and a culturally accepted body today. “The King’s son conducted her to the seat of honor”. These words are subtle yet send a clear message, especially to children.

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These tales were written a long time ago and much of the things I read resonated with me today. These stories have driven and carved a path for society to follow.

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Are you seriously talking about stereotypes coming from made up fairytales? Come on that is ridiculous. These are just silly stories meant to teach morals, entertain, and to be fun.

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These tales have a rich and deep history that have now embedded themselves in societies around the world.

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In both versions, Cinderella is described as either a "hundred times more handsome than her sisters" or a "beautiful maiden". I think there is a correlation between beauty, wealth, and status or luck, as you would call it.

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Was it just good luck that Cinderella was met with? I do not think so. I feel there could be some other factors that led her to the ball and to find her prince.

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Woven messages? I don't even understand what you are referring to, Hermione. Cinderella is simply a story of a good-hearted girl who finally was met with good luck and a little magic.

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Mmm...I did not get the same enjoyment out of them that you did. When not picked and prodded, I feel like the moral of the story is a valuable takeaway. I am just uncertain about the hidden messages woven through these stories.

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I loved them! Full of romance, life lessons, and even vengeance. I think I will convince my younger sister, Ginny, to read these.

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Just finished...what did you think?