Walt Disney's Cinderella
Many years ago, a tale was written about a pretty and poor girl named Cinderella. Since then multiple versions have emerged. They are all varying in some shape or form; however, they all are alike when it comes to the plot elements. These elements consist of, Cinderella being a poor servant girl, evil stepsisters, evil stepmother, a magical source that benefits Cinderella, a prince who throws a ball and a happy ending for Cinderella. Though every story is somewhat different, they are still recognizable as Cinderella. Each of these elements are indirectly associated with everyday, ordinary life. These in life comparisons will further be discussed throughout the essay. Every Cinderella story has a constant of evil stepsisters and an
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There is a magical source of power in every Cinderella story; whether it is a fairy godmother, birds or some other mythical being. In Walt Disney’s “Cinderella” there is a fairy godmother that is there to lift Cinderella’s spirits back up (Grant 249). In Disney’s version of the story, Cinderella cannot go to the ball due to a lack of proper clothing and accessories. The godmother does Cinderella a favor and magically creates her the most beautiful dress ever seen, elegant glass slippers and fancy transportation means; however, they will all disappear when the clock strikes 12am. Cinderella’s spirits were rejuvenated; she was then ready to take on the ball. The magical fairy godmother in this story represents a friend, parent or maybe even a success coach. She represents someone who will be uplifting, encouraging and persuade one to continue following his or her dream. Anything is possible, especially when others are there to help one get through it. While at the ball, Cinderella is the most beautiful one there. The prince who is hosting the ball cannot take his eyes off of her; he dances with her the entire night. That is until the clock runs out; Cinderella remembers that the spell wares off at 12am. She leaves the prince and runs to her means of transportation; when she did this, she lost her elegant glass slipper. The prince thinks he has lost her forever and will not get to see her again. When he finds the slipper he becomes ecstatic; his perfect night that he believed was over has just
There is a magical source of power in every Cinderella story; whether it is a fairy godmother, birds or some other mythical being. In Walt Disney’s “Cinderella” there is a fairy godmother that is there to lift Cinderella’s spirits back up (Grant 249). In Disney’s version of the story, Cinderella cannot go to the ball due to a lack of proper clothing and accessories. The godmother does Cinderella a favor and magically creates her the most beautiful dress ever seen, elegant glass slippers and fancy transportation means; however, they will all disappear when the clock strikes 12am. Cinderella’s spirits were rejuvenated; she was then ready to take on the ball. The magical fairy godmother in this story represents a friend, parent or maybe even a success coach. She represents someone who will be uplifting, encouraging and persuade one to continue following his or her dream. Anything is possible, especially when others are there to help one get through it. While at the ball, Cinderella is the most beautiful one there. The prince who is hosting the ball cannot take his eyes off of her; he dances with her the entire night. That is until the clock runs out; Cinderella remembers that the spell wares off at 12am. She leaves the prince and runs to her means of transportation; when she did this, she lost her elegant glass slipper. The prince thinks he has lost her forever and will not get to see her again. When he finds the slipper he becomes ecstatic; his perfect night that he believed was over has just