![]() ![]() The story of Cinderella, perhaps the best-known fairy tale, is told or read to children of very young ages.The following background information on Cinderella tales comes from an essay by Mary Northrup entitled Multicultural Cinderella Stories, available on the website of the American Library Association. Note: This lesson may be taught either as a stand-alone lesson or as a prequel to the complementary EDSITEment lesson Cinderella Folk Tales: Variations in Character, which concentrates on variability of character among Cinderella tales. ![]() ![]() What changes does the Cinderella story undergo when it's transported from one culture to another? What remains the same? Why do we love the character of Cinderella so much more than her own stepmother does? In America as well, the classic tale, re-envisioned in print and other media, continues to be popular. Five hundred versions of the tale have been found in Europe alone related stories are told in cultures all over the globe. Whatever the reason, something about the Cinderella story resonates with audiences around the world. Of course, a both/and explanation is also possible. Or maybe it is because we yearn for something more and believe we can achieve it despite what others think and do. Perhaps it's because feeling like the poor, downtrodden sibling is relatable. ![]()
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