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The glass slipper is one of the most vital element and symbol of this story as it represents multiple things. For one, it illuminates Cinderella's soft, humble, and pure character, as well as her inner beauty. Moreover, it also represents her transformation from a poor mistreated child to a princess that is living her best life.

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Symbolism in Three Version Cinderella Stories, an Analysis of Representation (Katharine Pyle, Charles Perrault, and Disney) | Atlantis Press

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Cinderella is one of the most remarkable short stories of all ages. Cinderella was the best-known fairy tale and probably the best-liked in every region in the world. This study tries to analyze the three versions of Cinderella stories written by Katharine Pyle, Charles Perrault, and the animation movie produced by Walt Disney. This study focused on…

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In the original version, Cinderella's gown is gold and silver decked with jewels, but in Disney's version her gown is silver and described as "glossy like glass".

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Symbolism in Three Version Cinderella Stories, an Analysis of Representation (Katharine Pyle, Charles Perrault, and Disney) | Atlantis Press

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Cinderella is one of the most remarkable short stories of all ages. Cinderella was the best-known fairy tale and probably the best-liked in every region in the world. This study tries to analyze the three versions of Cinderella stories written by Katharine Pyle, Charles Perrault, and the animation movie produced by Walt Disney. This study focused on…

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The gown symbolizes the transformation of Cinderella. The transformation represents that Cinderella changes from a poor girl into a beautiful woman. The gown also symbolizes double identity. This is because Cinderella's dress is described as made from satin, satin is a shiny fabric, but it looks a bit dull on the other side.

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Symbolism in Three Version Cinderella Stories, an Analysis of Representation (Katharine Pyle, Charles Perrault, and Disney) | Atlantis Press

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Cinderella is one of the most remarkable short stories of all ages. Cinderella was the best-known fairy tale and probably the best-liked in every region in the world. This study tries to analyze the three versions of Cinderella stories written by Katharine Pyle, Charles Perrault, and the animation movie produced by Walt Disney. This study focused on…

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The Prince symbolizes the impossible dream because it represents how Cinderella wishes to go to the ball and marry the Prince even though at the time she was only a orphan who wore rags and served as a servant to her stepmother and sisters.

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Symbolism in Three Version Cinderella Stories, an Analysis of Representation (Katharine Pyle, Charles Perrault, and Disney) | Atlantis Press

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Cinderella is one of the most remarkable short stories of all ages. Cinderella was the best-known fairy tale and probably the best-liked in every region in the world. This study tries to analyze the three versions of Cinderella stories written by Katharine Pyle, Charles Perrault, and the animation movie produced by Walt Disney. This study focused on…

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Cinderella symbolizes mourning because cinder means ashes which are usually related to death and destruction. Cinderella also has to mourn her mother's death.

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Symbolism in Three Version Cinderella Stories, an Analysis of Representation (Katharine Pyle, Charles Perrault, and Disney) | Atlantis Press

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Cinderella is one of the most remarkable short stories of all ages. Cinderella was the best-known fairy tale and probably the best-liked in every region in the world. This study tries to analyze the three versions of Cinderella stories written by Katharine Pyle, Charles Perrault, and the animation movie produced by Walt Disney. This study focused on…

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Pumpkins are a symbol of the link between two worlds, the pumpkin which is changed into a coach is somehow a gate for Cinderella to enter. So, the pumpkin represents the transition of Cinderella.

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Symbolism in Three Version Cinderella Stories, an Analysis of Representation (Katharine Pyle, Charles Perrault, and Disney) | Atlantis Press

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Cinderella is one of the most remarkable short stories of all ages. Cinderella was the best-known fairy tale and probably the best-liked in every region in the world. This study tries to analyze the three versions of Cinderella stories written by Katharine Pyle, Charles Perrault, and the animation movie produced by Walt Disney. This study focused on…

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Several animals are used in Cinderella. Mice, rats, and lizards. Those animals are considered dirty animals. Rats, mice, and lizards are usually found in disgusting places. In the stories, the fairy godmother changes them into some horses, servants, and even a coachman. They still serve Cinderella so the animals could symbolize the lower class.

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Symbolism in Three Version Cinderella Stories, an Analysis of Representation (Katharine Pyle, Charles Perrault, and Disney) | Atlantis Press

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Cinderella is one of the most remarkable short stories of all ages. Cinderella was the best-known fairy tale and probably the best-liked in every region in the world. This study tries to analyze the three versions of Cinderella stories written by Katharine Pyle, Charles Perrault, and the animation movie produced by Walt Disney. This study focused on…

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Cinderella portrays the theme of the most impossible dreams coming true, teaching readers to never give up on even their biggest dreams.

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The story Cinderella has challenged the sexist social norm by empowering Cinderalla and giving her agency in the story.

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Interesting Facts:

Unlike in the original story where Cinderella is not independent, in Into the Woods, she is depicted as a survivor.

Desires:

Freedom, Love, Identity

Symbolism:

Cinderella's slipper is a significant symbol. It represents her connection to the Prince and the idea of identity and belonging. Leaving the slipper behind shows her struggle between her dreams and her roots.

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Interesting Facts:

Cinderella's Stepmother, Lady Tremaine, is depicted as a controlling and manipulative figure who prioritizes her daughters over Cinderella. Her character creates conflict within the story, emphasizing the challenges Cinderella faces.

Desires:

Control, Social Elevation (wanting her daughters to marry the prince), Revenge, and Validation.

Symbolism:

Lady Tremaine symbolizes jealousy and the destructive nature of envy in familial relationships. Her disdain for Cinderella’s beauty reminds us that unchecked jealousy can lead to cruelty.

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Interesting Facts:

The stepsisters, Florinda and Lucinda, are characterized as beautiful but cruel. They embody the archetype of the "mean girls," following in their mother’s footsteps by mistreating Cinderella.

Desires:

Social Status, Attention, Power, Acceptance.

Symbolism:

The stepsisters symbolize jealousy and the destructive nature of envy within familial relationships. Their treatment of Cinderella illustrates how jealousy can lead to cruelty and conflict among family members.

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Interesting Facts:

Cinderella’s Prince is portrayed as charming but toxic. Unlike the traditional "Prince Charming," he is self-absorbed and often thinks his royal birth entitles him to take whatever he desires, including Cinderella herself.

Desires:

Love, Adventure, Control

Symbolism:

Cinderella’s Prince symbolizes the superficial nature of societal expectations regarding love and romance. His character serves as a critique of the idea that beauty and status are sufficient foundations for a relationship.