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A Summary and Analysis of the Cinderella Fairy Tale

By Dr Oliver Tearle (Loughborough University)

‘Cinderella’ is, of course, a classic fairy story, a ‘rags to riches’ tale about a kind-hearted girl who suffers various hardships only to marry the prince of the kingdom. Why is Cinderella called Cinderella? Since she is shunned by the rest of her family (especially the stepsisters), the poor girl sits among the ashes in the chimney corner – hence her cindery name.

The ‘rags to riches’ transformation comes about when Cinders, who wishes to attend the royal ball, has her wish granted and subsequently meets the prince. Although she has to flee the ball and return home – losing one of her slippers in the process – the prince searches for and finds her, thanks to what is perhaps the most romantic shoe-fitting in all of literature. So far, so familiar.

The earliest appearance of the Cinderella story in print was in 1634 in the  Pentamerone , a collection of oral folk tales compiled by Giambattista Basile, a Neapolitan soldier, poet, and courtier. Here Cinderella is called Cenerentola.

In 1697, French writer Charles Perrault published the story of Cendrillon, a variation on the story. Perrault added several details now intrinsically associated with the story – notably the pumpkin, the fairy godmother, and the glass slipper – to Basile’s version, which already featured the wicked stepmother and the evil stepsisters, as well as the prince figure (though in Basile’s he is a king rather than a prince) who hunts for the owner of a slipper (though it isn’t glass in Basile’s version). Perrault’s version would form the basis of the hit 1950 Disney film  Cinderella , which in turn inspired Kenneth Branagh’s 2015 live-action remake.

But in fact the story is even older than these seventeenth-century versions: ‘Ye Xian’ or ‘Yeh-Shen’ is a Chinese variant of the Cinderella story that dates from the ninth century. A detailed plot summary can be found here .

But even this isn’t the oldest version of the story: a tale dating back to the 1st century BC, more than a thousand years before even the Chinese ‘Ye Xian’, is perhaps the earliest of all Cinderella narratives. The story is about a Thracian courtesan, Rhodopis, who ends up marrying the King of Egypt . It even features a royal figure searching for the owner of a shoe, suggesting that it is the progenitor of all later Cinderella stories.

In the nineteenth century, the Brothers Grimm offered a slightly different version of the tale in Aschenputtel . The Grimms’ retelling of the fairy tale is somewhat … well, grimmer than the Basile or Perrault versions.

At the end of the Grimms’ version of the story, the stepsisters’ eyes are pecked out by birds to punish the sisters for their cruelty towards their sibling – a violent conclusion you won’t find in Disney. In order to try to dupe the prince into thinking they are the wearers of the missing slipper, each of the stepsisters cuts off part of her own foot to make it fit, but the blood that fills the slipper gives the game away. Indeed, the Chinese ‘Ye Xian’ telling of the Cinderella story ends with the stepmother and ugly sisters being crushed to death in their caves by stones. In the Disney film they get off lightly, to say the least.

What’s more, in the Brothers Grimm version of the Cinderella story, the slipper is not glass, but gold. There is disagreement among scholars and commentators as to whether the glass slippers that first appear in Perrault’s version (and, subsequently, in many famous retellings and adaptations of the tale) were the result of Perrault’s mishearing  vair  (French for ‘squirrel’s fur’) for  verre (French for ‘glass’).

The majority of experts reject such a theory. The website Snopes.com states that Perrault intended the slippers to be made of glass all along, and wasn’t acting on an error, while another site suggests that the glass slipper was perhaps ‘an ironic device since it is a fragile thing’, so might be seen as a form of artistic licence.

Interestingly, the ‘error’ theory – that Perrault was not inventing an iconic literary trope but simply mishearing one word for another – appears to have been put about by the French novelist Honoré de Balzac. So, although Perrault added the glass slippers, it was most likely not down to a mishearing (especially since the word  vair was not in common use when Perrault was writing) but to creative licence.

Roald Dahl updated the fairy tale of Cinderella in 1982 in his R evolting Rhymes. The most significant Dahlian detail in his verse retelling of the tale comes near the end, when one of the stepsisters replaces the glass slipper with her own shoe. But even though the shoe subsequently fits the sister’s foot perfectly (as you’d expect), the prince declines to marry her and instead – cuts her head off.

The tyrannical prince does the same to the other stepsister, and Cinderella’s head would have been done for too, had her fairy godmother not intervened and saved her – granting Cinderella’s wish to be married to an ordinary husband rather than a prince who would, let’s face it, make Prince Joffrey look like Oliver Twist.

So that’s a happy ending, just not the one you find in traditional fairy tales.

Before the Disney film of 1950, and long before the 2015 Kenneth Branagh remake, there were many film adaptations, the first of which (from 1899) can be seen here .

If you enjoyed this post, you might find something of literary interest in our summary of the curious history of ‘Rumpelstiltskin’ ,  25 great facts about children’s books and our surprising facts about Aladdin and the Arabian Nights .

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I always enjoy your posts. Just the sort of facts I find fascinating. Thank you. Kris http://www.awritersden.wordpress.com

We just covered the Brothers Grimm and their grusome tales in the Romantic Period of our senior English lit section. Students are mesmerized by the cruelty and violence of the original fairy tales. One of my favorite versions is Ever After with Drew Barrymore. In the beginning of the film the glass slipper is shown and it is golden glass–which solves both theories of the famous shoe.

I love the Ever After version of this tale as well. The Brothers Grimm tend to be too grim for me. :)

Nice post! I love researching this sort of thing. One of my favorite Cinderella adaptions (shadow puppets) is from 1922 by Lotte Reiniger. You can find it on YouTube.

Interesting to see how far back the story goes. But I thought there was a version (though I can’t remember where) where the stepsisters are forced to dance on hot coals until they died?

This ending seems familiar – though I can’t remember which version it was exactly. Maybe I should reread my old fairytale books. By the way, why are so many suprised about the cruelty in the original fairytales? I’ ve grown up with them and especially the Disney version appeared always too nice in my opinion.

You might be thinking of a version of Snow White where the stepmother is forced to dance in red hot iron shoes until she died.

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I knew of Pentamerone from my time at university along with the Grimm version (which I thoroughly enjoyed), but knew little of the earlier versions. Great reading.

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When children read fairy tales they idolize the main characters, mimic them, and consider how they interact to be the most ideal way of behaving. Therefore, when female characters are obedient and passive, young girls will act obediently and passively; when male characters are emotionless, and think only in a logical way, boys will pick up on that trait and learn not to give in to their emotions.

Cinderella , by the Brothers Grimm, is a popular fairytale that has been passed down generation to generation, and retold in various ways, but always as a story of ideal love and happiness that is told to amuse children of all ages. What is rarely considered is what the fairytale is subliminally telling us through its specific word choices (Robinson, 2010).

After the story is broken down into phrases and then analyzed in terms of gender, pronouns, adjectives, and verbs, what begins to stand out are some pretty disturbing messages. In our criticism of Cinderella , we asked the questions: “What is the disposition of gender in this artifact?” And, “How does the disposition of gender affect the behavior of children under the age of ten?” Then we recast our extractions or phrases in the light of gender, and we found the affect this lighthearted fairytale truly has on children.

In order to come to this conclusion though, it is necessary to go through the process of extraction and it is important to understand where the story of Cinderella comes from and what it is about. Then we will explain the method we used to analyze Cinderella and what the story told us. So, here we are at the beginning with the history of the story, Cinderella .

According to Thomas O’Neill (1999), Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm, wrote a story collection called Children’s and Household Tales where Cinderella was included. Brothers Grimm had a very difficult childhood as their family had a lot of financial problems. More so, their father died when they were small children.

At one point a man from the school let them use tales books from the library and they were so fascinated by those tales that they eventually started writing their own. The first edition of their book of fairy tales was published in 1812. The purpose of writing those fairy tales for them was to protect the German oral tradition.

Their work did not have, in fact, any illustration, but there were scholarly footnotes. Initially their goal was not to entertain or educate children. After the brothers realized that their tales were attracting children’s attention around Europe they decided to soften their books.

Their fairy tales did not reach success during their lifetime. It happened only after their death. Later on their fairy tales were translated into more than 160 languages and in the USA it is possible to find it in 120 editions. Their fairy tales have been slightly modified to adapt to the contemporary needs and changes in the society. Their fairy tales have been regarded as socially powerful and containing hidden meanings.

Some of the characters have been regarded as evil, like the step-mother of Cinderella. In fact, during the World War II they were banished because they were considered to encourage the Nazi’s persecution. Plus in the 70s they were considered to be sexist in Europe and in the USA (Robinson, 2010). However, as we know they have been slightly modified during the years but those fairy tales still contain gender roles meanings.

Before dying, the wife of a rich man advises her daughter to be “good and pious” (Brothers Grimm, 2010, n.p.). The daughter obeys and spends much time visiting her mother’s grave. When the rich man remarries, his new wife brings her two daughters. Together, they treat the man’s daughter terribly; they take away her nice clothes and give her an old gown, they call her a kitchen wench and force her to cook, clean, and wash from morning till night.

The girl has to complete various tasks from dawn till dusk, and she often has to sleep in the cinders. This is why she looks rather dusty. This is how the new name, Cinderella, appears. When Cinderella’s father goes to a fair, he brings back beautiful dresses, pearls, and jewels for his step-daughters; for Cinderella, he brings back a branch from a hazel bush. The girl plants it on her mother’s grave. Once it grows into a tree, Cinderella sits beneath it, weeps, and prays; whenever she expresses a wish, it is granted.

The king announces a three-day celebration. He hopes that his young son will fell in love with one of the beauties during the three balls. Cinderella weeps because she wants to go to the ball, too. However, the step-mother does not want to let the girl go to the balls. Instead, the mean woman makes Cinderella pick lentils out of ashes.

The step-mother sets a particular deadline: Cinderella has to complete the task within two hours. With the help of birds, Cinderella succeeds. The step-mother gives the same task to the poor girl, but now Cinderella has to do it within an hour. The birds help her again and she finishes in time. Her step-mother, however, still denies her request and they leave without Cinderella.

Cinderella weeps beneath the tree at her mother’s grave, and a bird throws down a dress and slippers. She goes to the ball, where her step-mother and step-sisters do not recognize her. All night long the king’s son dances with her only. When Cinderella wants to leave, he wants to come, too, but she escapes into the pigeon-house. Her father and the king’s son hew the pigeon-house to bits but do not find her. The father wonders if the unknown maiden is Cinderella.

On the next day, Cinderella receives an even more beautiful gown, and when she arrives at the ball, everyone is astonished at her beauty. The king’s son dances with her all night long, and when she wants to leave, he wants to follow her, but she escapes into the garden and climbs a tree. The king’s son waits and her father cuts down the tree but they do not find her.

On the third day of the ball, Cinderella receives the most beautiful gown and gold slippers. She dances with the king’s son all night long. When Cinderella escapes from the king’s son, her left slipper is stuck on the staircase. The prince claims that he will marry the girl who will be able to put the slipper on.

The eldest step-sister tries on the slipper first. The shoe is too small, so the mother makes her cut off her big toe; once the shoe fits, the king’s son takes her as his bride. When he sees blood trickling down her foot, he realizes she is a false bride and takes her back home.

The younger step-sister tries to put the slipper on. However, she fails to put it on because of her large heel. Thus, the step-mother tells her daughter to cut it off. The prince takes her as his bride, but when he sees blood running out of her shoe, he returns her as well. The young prince asks Cinderella’s father whether the latter has another daughter. The man says “no,” but he tells the king’s son of the kitchen wench his late wife had left behind.

The prince insists that they call Cinderella, and when she tries on the slipper, it fits perfectly. The happy prince understands that this is the girl he has fallen in love with and takes her to his palace. On the day of the wedding, two pigeons sit on either side of Cinderella and poke out the eyes of her evil step-sisters; they are forever blinded.

When analyzing the Cinderella artifact, the approach group 2 used was an analytical method. By using this method, the group managed to write down all observations and then specify these observations by cutting the cards based on gender, male or female. Separating the cards into gender specific cards allowed an easier separation of male and females based verbs, adjectives, emotions, and possessions.

The subcategories of verbs, adjectives, emotions, and possessions allow observations to occur because creation of tables of male and female side by side show differences and similarities of males and females in verbs, adjectives, emotions, and possessions.

• Read the entire Cinderella story.
• Extract any sentence that contains any form of gendered references.
• From the extracted data create a Master List with all gendered references.
• Cut up the Master List into strips that could be divided.
• Divide the strips based on if the phrases are female specific or male specific.
• Once separated glue specific phrases of female onto one color and male onto another card (example: Blue = girls, Pink= Boys).
• Take the male phrases and find those that have verbs within them.
• Write down the verbs in Table 1.
• Place male verbs back within the male pile.
• Go through and find cards with male adjectives.
• Write down the male adjectives in Table 2.
• Place male adjectives back within the male pile.
• Go through and find phrases that show male emotions and disposition of gender.
• Write down the emotions and disposition of gender in Table 3.
• Place male emotions and disposition of gender back within the male pile.
• Go through and find phrases that show male possessions.
• Write down the male possessions in Table 4.
• Set the male pile aside and retrieve the cards with female phrases.
• Go through and pull out cards that contain female verbs.
• Write down the female verbs next to the male verbs within the table 1 chart.
• Place all female verbs back within the female pile.
• Go through and find phrases that contain female adjectives.
• Write down the female adjectives in table 2 next to the male adjectives.
• Place all female adjectives back within the female pile.
• Go through and find phrases that show emotion and the disposition of gender.
• Write the emotions and disposition of gender in Table 3 next to male emotions and disposition of gender.
• Place all female emotions and disposition of gender back within the female pile.
• Go through and find phrases that contain female possessions.
• Write the female possessions next to the male possessions in Table 4.
• Once all tables are complete, observe data and discuss differences between male and female.

It is important to note that female adjectives, verbs, emotions and possessions prevail in the story. For instance, 52 male verbs are used in the story. At the same time, 73 female verbs are used in the story (see Table 1).

As for adjectives used, the story contains 5 male adjectives and 31 female adjectives (see Table 2). As far as emotions and the disposition of gender is concerned, 2 units represent male and 33 units represent female (see Table 3). Finally, analysis units representing possessions and the disposition of gender shows that female unites prevail as well. Thus, the story includes 42 units representing male possessions and the disposition of gender, whereas 73 units represent female possessions and the disposition of gender (see Table 4).

Table 1: Verbs and the Disposition of Gender

Table 1 demonstrates the male verbs and female verbs separately. The dominated male verbs are “took” and “danced.” The dominated female verbs are “wept” and “cried.”

Table 2: Adjectives and the Disposition of Gender

Table 2 illustrates the positive and negative adjectives of male and female. The dominated positive adjective of male is “rich”, and negative ones are “anxious” and “old.” The dominated positive adjectives of female are “true” and “beautiful.” The dominated negative adjectives of female are “dirty,” “unknown,” “only,” and “foreign.”

Table 3: Emotions and the Disposition of Gender

Table 3 depicts the words that describe the male emotion and female emotion. The dominated emotion of male is “anxious.” The dominated emotion of female are “wept” and “wish.”

Table 4: Possession and the Disposition of Gender

Table 4 dwells upon the male and female possession. The dominated possessions of male are “son” and “horse.” The dominated possessions of female are “grave,” “clothes,” and “foot.”

In our extractions what becomes apparent very quickly is the difference in character between men and women. What is interesting about these differences is that they are the same gender differences that we are socially conditioned to believe for all our lives, as to how the ideal man or woman should act. According to the story, Cinderella’s mother tells her to be “good and pious” which lays down the groundwork for gender disposition (Brothers Grimm, 2010, n.p.).

Women are passive and emotional in the story (as seen in table 1), they react but they do not cause things to happen. The women also make wishes and pray (as seen in table 3). Admittedly, there are lots of girls who want to throw pennies in a fountain so that their wishes come true. It emphasizes the passive personality trait. Women or girls are supposed to pray and hope their dreams will come true; men with their aggressive nature are supposed to make things happen themselves.

Women do the housework and react to men in very different ways, usually fighting over eligible men, and in this story, even to the point of cutting off different parts of their feet to land the ideal man (as seen in table 2): the rich, powerful prince. The men show no emotion other than anxiety and they use force to achieve their goals.

The women are very emotional: they mainly cry, they are weary, they are in pain, and then, they have the opposing behaviors of delight, laughter and gladness (as seen table 2). Men own property, they own land, they own horses and according to these findings, they also own women. The women, at an eligible age are passed from their fathers to their future husbands ( as seen in table 4).

The data in Table 4, possession and the disposition of gender, reports that women compared with men, have ten different possessions each referring to body parts. The men’s list in Table 4 does not show any body parts.

The data also shows seven wardrobe objects belonging to the women’s side and when the same data is compared with the men’s side only the word “hat” appears. The data on the woman’s side also shows kitchen and food objects, while men have no such items. When compared with men’s possessions it looks as if women are objectified and recognized especially by their body’s parts and clothes.

Women own things like clothing, physical beauty, and food items. What this tells our young readers is that girls are supposed to do what they are told. Girls are supposed to have dreams but not to fulfill the dreams themselves, but to hope they happen. It is okay for them to cry, because girls are not supposed to have control over their emotions. Girls are supposed to be fixated on their appearance, concentrate on what they are supposed to wear and what they look like.

Boys are supposed to be in control, they are supposed to dominate, to own, and to achieve (as seen in table 4). As our original question stated, the children when they read these actions or behaviors will follow them, in order to be the ideal man or woman. This poses an issue to the generations of children who read this story, for the girls will not bother to attain goals if they want to be like Cinderella, instead they will hope the things just happen.

They will act like Cinderella does in a world where Cinderella’s mindset is no longer relevant. The boy’s behavior of aggression and force will be considered excellent by standards today but, with girls, struggling with these issues, it will be far harder for them to conform to a real life where fairytales and the Prince Charming are irrelevant. Instead of changing tomorrow, young girls will wish and dream for a better tomorrow.

Upon analyzing the data, a problematic pattern emerges, as Table 1 (Verbs) and Table 4 (Possessions) show. Cinderella promotes the idea that men are active and powerful, whereas women are passive and domestic. Most of the female verbs have to do with domestic tasks like cooking, cleaning, and washing (see Table 1).

None of the male verbs have anything to do with domestic labor. Similarly, when analyzing possessions, females have more possessions pertaining to household items than males do. Males, in fact, possess other people, but women possess kitchen utensils, their own bodies and little else (see Table 4).

This disparity is highly problematic because young, impressionable children are the recipients of folktales like Cinderella , and stories like this foster a distinction between what boys and men do, and what girls and women are supposed to do. This story both reflects and promotes the chauvinistic ideas of men being the breadwinners and women being the submissive homemakers. Although stories do not explicitly state these ideas, they are embedded in the language and plot of the stories.

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O’Neill, T. (1999). Guardians of the fairy tale: The Brothers Grimm . Web.

Robinson, O.W. (2010). Grimm language: Grammar, gender and genuineness in the fairy tales . Philadelphia, PA: John Benjamins Publishing Company.

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Of course, I’m looking forward to seeing Cinderella , the live-action feature film opening tomorrow in theaters everywhere. It looks incredibly entertaining with an ensemble cast including Cate Blanchett. The story, cast, costumes, and set design, all look so incredibly well done.

I sit and look up at my childhood book in my office as if I’m glancing at an old friend. Disney’s Wonderful World Of Reading Books, copyright 1974. How glad I am to have this book to share with my kids. Did you have a favorite Disney storybook?

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Ahhh I had that exact book when I was a kid. MY absolute favorite!! #DisneySMMoms

Thanks, Heather. BTW, I really enjoy your blog. 🙂

Wow! I had the exact same book as a little girl. It was one of my favorites and the reason why Cinderella is still my favorite Disney princess <3 How special to be able to share it with your own daughter.

I also had this book!! The illustrations on the front and back pages were my favorite for some reason…like the fun was beginning before the story could even catch up!

Yes, those illustrations on the front and back pages always captivated my attention, too!:)

Great, I also like the fairytales especially this one, ‘Cinderella ‘

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Part 1: A Girl Named Cinderella

ONCE UPON A TIME a girl named Cinderella lived with her stepmother and two stepsisters.  It was Cinderella who had to wake up each morning when it was still dark and cold to start the fire.  Cinderella who cooked the meals. Cinderella who kept the fire going. The poor girl could not stay clean, from all the ashes and cinders by the fire.

“What a mess you are!” her two stepsisters laughed.  That is why they called her “Cinderella.”

One day, big news was announced in their village.  It was time for the Prince to find a bride, and the King and Queen were going to have a ball!  All of the young ladies of the land were invited to come.  The stepsisters were wild with joy. They would wear their most beautiful gowns and fix their hair in the most splendid way. No doubt they would be the one to win the favor of the Prince!

Cinderella now had extra work to do.  She had to sew two fabulous gowns for her step-sisters in the latest fashion.  

No doubt they would be the one to win the favor of the Prince!

“Faster!” shouted one stepsister.

“You call that a dress?” screamed the other.  

“Oh, dear!” said Cinderella.  “When can I–“

The stepmother marched into the room.  “When can you WHAT?”

“Well,” said the girl, “when will I have time to make my own dress for the ball?”

“You?” barked the stepmother.  “Who said YOU were going to the ball?”

“Did you hear that?” One stepsister rolled back with laughter. "Cinderella, going to the ball?" 

“Looking like THAT?"  Her stepsisters roared with laughter.  "They'd never let that mess in the front door!"  

Cinderella thought to herself, “I may look like a mess but I am not a mess, not really, And if I could, I WOULD go to the ball.”

Soon the big day came.  Poufed and pampered, the stepmother and stepsisters were ready to leave for the big night.

Part 2: The Big Party

A fine carriage arrived to pick them up. The stepmother and stepsisters hopped inside.  

“Good-bye!” called Cinderella.  “Have a good time!” But the stepmother and stepsisters did not turn to respond.  The carriage door shut and off they were, in a cloud of dust.

“Ah!” groaned Cinderella as the carriage clip-clopped down the cobblestone street.  “If only there was a way for me to go to the ball, too!”

Then - Poof!  All of a sudden, in front of her stood a fairy.

“You called?” said the Fairy.

“I did?” said Cinderella.  “Who are you?”

“Your Fairy Godmother, of course!  I know what you wish, and I have come to grant it.”

“But…” said Cinderella, “my wish is impossible.”

“Excuse me!” said the Fairy Godmother in a huff.  “Did I not just show up out of thin air?”

“I suppose you did,” said Cinderella.

“Did I not just show up out of thin air?"

“Then let me be the one to say what is possible or not!”

“Well, all right," said Cinderella.  She looked down at her dirty clothes. “But look at me.  I cannot go to the ball.”

“You do look a bit of a mess, child,” said the Fairy Godmother gently.

“Even if I had something nice to wear," said the girl, "I would have no way to get there."

“Dear me, all of that is possible,” said the Fairy. She tapped her wand on Cinderella’s head.

At once, Cinderella was perfectly clean.  What's more, she was dressed in a beautiful blue gown!  Her hair was set up high on her head in a golden band.

“This is amazing!” said Cinderella.

“Who said I was done?” said the Fairy Godmother.  She tapped her wand again. At once, a beautiful carriage came to be, with a driver and four white horses.

“Am I dreaming?” said Cinderella, looking around her in astonishment.

“It's as real as real can be,” said the Fairy Godmother.  “But there is one thing you must know.”

“What is that?”

“The magic lasts only to midnight.  At the stroke of midnight, it will be over.  Everything will go back to how it was before.”

“Then I must be sure to leave the ball before midnight,” said Cinderella.

“At the stroke of midnight, it will be over."

“Smart cookie,” said the Fairy Godmother.  She stepped back. “My work here is done.” In a puff of smoke, the Fairy Godmother was gone.

Cinderella looked around.  "Did that even happen?"  But there she was in a fine gown, with a golden band in her hair.  And there were her driver and four horses.

“Coming?” called the driver.

"I suppose it did," said Cinderella.  She stepped into the carriage, and they were off.

Part 3: The Ball

During the ball, the Prince felt despondent.  “Why do you have that sad look on your face?” the Queen said to her son.  “You would think you weren't at a royal ball your father and I are hosting just for you, so you can find a bride.”

“I know you and Father are looking out for me,” said the Prince.  Yet something was wrong. He had already met most of the young women at the ball, and after he said “Hello,” there was nothing more to say.

"Look!"  Someone pointed to the front door of the ballroom, at the top of the stairs.  

All heads turned.  Who was that lovely maiden stepping down the stairs?  She held her head tall and stepped with grace and elegance. Who was she?  No one knew.

“There is something about that young lady,” said the Prince to himself.  “I will ask her to dance.” He walked over to Cinderella.

“Have we met?” said the Prince.

“I am pleased to meet you now,” said Cinderella with a bow.

“I feel as if I know you,” said the Prince.  “But of course, that's impossible.”

“I feel as if I know you," said the Prince.

“Many things are possible,” said Cinderella, “if you wish them to be true.”

"Do you really believe that?" said the Prince.

"I know it," said Cinderella. 

The Prince felt a leap in his heart.  He and Cinderella danced. When the song was over, they danced again.  And then again. All the time they were talking and laughing.  Soon the other maidens at the ball grew jealous.  “Why is he staying dance after dance with HER?” they said. “Give someone else a chance.  How rude!”

But all the Prince wanted to do was to stay with Cinderella.   In fact, they danced so long that Cinderella did not see the clock.

Part 4: The Clock Strikes

“Dong!” struck the clock.

Cinderella looked up.  

“Dong!” rung the clock again.  

She turned to the clock.  “Oh, my!” she cried.  “It's almost midnight!”

“Dong!” called the clock.  

“Why does it matter?” said the Prince.  "The night is young."

“Dong!" called the clock.

“Dong!” rung the clock again.

“I must go!” said Cinderella.  

“Dong!” went the clock.

“But we just met!” said the Prince. 

“Dong!” rung the clock.

“I must GO!” said Cinderella.  She ran to the steps.

“Dong!” cried the clock.

“I cannot hear you,” said the Prince.  “The clock is too loud!”

“Goodbye!” said Cinderella. The ran up the stairs as fast as she could.

“Please, stop for a moment!” said the Prince.

“Oh, dear!” she said as one glass slipper fell off her foot on the stair.  But Cinderella kept running.

“Dong!” said the clock.

“Please wait a moment!” said the Prince.  

“Goodbye!” Cinderella turned one last time.  She rushed out the door.

“Dong!”  The clock was quiet. It was midnight.  

“Wait!” called the Prince.  He picked up her glass slipper and dashed out the door to follow her.  

He looked around but could not see her blue dress anywhere.  “This is all I have left from her,” he said, looking down forlornly at the glass slipper.  He noticed that it was made in a special way, to fit a foot like none other. “Somewhere that young maiden has the other glass slipper,” he said.  “I will find her, and when I do, I will ask her to be my bride!”

Part 5: The Search

From village to village, and from cottage to cottage went the Prince.  One young woman after another tried to fit her foot inside the glass slipper.  But none could fit. He asked if they had the other glass slipper.  None did. And the Prince moved on.

At last the Prince came to Cinderella’s cottage.  

“He is coming!” shrieked one stepsister as she looked out the window.

“He is here, at the door right now!” screamed the other stepsister.  

At last the Prince came to Cinderella's cottage.

“Hush!” hissed the stepmother.  “He'll hear you!  Now get ready. One of you must fit your foot in that slipper, no matter what it takes!”  The stepmother swirled around to face Cinderella.  "Get out of my sight," she glowered, "Go to your room right now and stay there!"

The Prince knocked.  The stepmother flew open the door.  “Come in!” she said in a sweet, sultry voice. “I have two lovely daughters you must see.”

The first stepsister tried to fit her foot in the glass slipper.  

As hard as she tried, her foot could not squeeze in. The second step-sister tried to fit her foot inside, but no dice.  And neither of them had the other glass slipper.

“Are there any other young women in the house?” said the Prince.

“None,” said the stepmother.

“Then I will take my leave,” said the Prince.

“Maybe there is one more,” said Cinderella, stepping into the room.

“I thought you said there were no other young women here,” said the Prince.

“None who matter!” seethed the stepmother.

“Come here,” said the Prince warmly.

Cinderella stepped up to him.  The Prince got down on one knee and tried the glass slipper on her foot.  

It fit perfectly!  "Well, I suppose I have the pair back again," said Cinderella.  And from her pocket she took out the other glass slipper!

“I knew it!” he cried.  “You are the one!”

“WHAT?” shouted a stepsister.  

“Not HER!” screamed the other stepsister.

“This cannot BE!” shrieked the stepmother.  

But it was too late.  The prince looked into her eyes.  He knew that this young woman was the very same one he had met and danced with, and loved talking to.  He did not see the cinders in her hair or the ashes on her face.

“I have found you!” he said.

“And I have found you,” said Cinderella.

And so Cinderella and the Prince were married, and they lived happily ever after.

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Suzie Chang’s enchanting illustrations breathe life into the timeless Cinderella fairytale! Her artistic brilliance captures the magic, making every page a journey into a world of wonder. Bravo, Suzie!

Every thing is possible if you are patient.

If you act mean, nothing will get done.

That the dream that you wish will come true!!!

The Story is sooo cool!

THIS IS A RESPONSE FROM STORIES TO GROW BY. Rama, tell us–what do you think was most cool about Cinderella?

a cool story and i think this story will be my favorite

That anything is possible

My little brothers words : ‘ This platform is amazing ! I sometimes feel like i am reading an actual book with easy word meanings and and it has pictures ! if i were to rate this reading platform it would be a 10/10 ! ‘ And i completely agree with him , this is an amazing reading platform with easy vocabulary and sentences .

My brother thinks that this story teaches you that you need to treat others the way you want to be treated because you never know how they might turn out to be in the future.

It show us that is not good to be a wicked person.

This book was so fun to read I loved that she found him?✨?

Really good and simple language which has simple meaning and vocabulary also. I got it all.

Happy endings do come true for those who keep their word.

My daughter’s words: The book was awesome and I love it!!

I liked the part when it said “dong”!

Why is everyone in these comments “just learning about how you shouldn’t be rude to people”? Bruh, I learned that when I was 4.

We must not think that we’re better than others.

Don’t judge anyone and love everyone.

That is not nice to be mean

I love this story the same way I love books

This story is sóóóooooooooooó cool!!!

Really good for night time story reading if adults are too tired to read just relax and watch the words, also good that there are pictures there too my little girl loved looking at the pics.

this story was so nice and I am feeling very good for reading the story, I got some English conversation. Thank you.

I love how the godmother said it will all be gone after midnight but the slippers stayed

After growing up, I realized the prince can just recognize the girl through her appearance. He does not need to have all the girls try on the shoes.

I love the way you can read it and listen to the words that it says. ??

I learned that it is not good to do bad things to others and if you do, bad will come back to you. And to care about others, you should be kind to people and not do what you don’t want others to do to you. They are people so do not do it the end.

What I learned about today’s topic called Cinderella is that: 1. We should be nice to others because when we do bad things to others, bad will come back to us. 2. We should not make people suffer and make fun of them because at the end it will be your turn.

I like this story because it tells that if we have faith in ourselves and are patient, then even an impossible wish can come true. I like Cinderella a lot for this.

If you wish something it is possible.

It tells the reader that nothing is impossible if you believe.

IS TRYING TO BE PATIENT

Basically the moral of Cinderella is: people should always fight for what they want with a good heart and hard work. And wickedness and envy will lead to negative consequences, whereas perseverance will lead to a happy ending. And no matter what your situation is, don’t give up on your dreams.

The moral of the story : Do not be rude Nothing is impossible And bad never wins but good every time wins

Nothing is impossible.

The moral of the story is that nothing is impossible. And also to not be rude .

It tells us nothing is impossible.

It tells us nothing is impossible

The story is trying to tell you that nothing is impossible

It was good and I never heard this version before that’s one reason why it’s good another is that the stepmom and sisters got what they deserved

The story is trying tell us that nothing is impossible.

That anything is possible. If you keep walking forward with courage and hope, you’ll find what you need

i like the story Cinderella but this one is the best ever!

This story tells that nothing is impossible

Do not lose hope. No matter the difficulties you meet in life, there is still hope.

Never stop dreaming??

Hold that dream and keep dreaming it.

Your sound is beautiful

That keep on wishing on your dream and it will come true.

In one of my classes, there is a class called Discovery Aces. We are learning about Theme. To answer “Say what you think the story is trying to show you….” I think, the theme is “Don’t doubt yourself even when others doubt you.” I thought this story was a very good thing and I liked the pictures but sometimes they looked really different. Me and my teacher were having a lot of fun reading this book. We had a lot of laughs.

I loved that the speaker was reading with so much expressions, and the right ones too!

The story might be showing us that if you believe in yourself you can accomplish whatever you want.

3.The story is trying to tell us to be neat and nice.

People good evening sir/ma this is a very interesting story and I think it has a very good lesson

This is the lesson I have learned. To be kinder to my family and those who need it. It’s called kindness and respect to the people who are not nice.

Wow! Lessons well received.

Cinderella let her stepsisters be mean because she is really nice and they treated her like a slave. Cinderella changed in a really good way. She went from a slave to a princess and found her prince. The story is showing you that you can be anything you want to be. 7/10

Cinderella let her stepsisters be mean to her because she was their slave, she had no choice.

Cinderella changed because she went from being the maid to being engaged to the prince.

The story was trying to show me not to give up on your hopes because mean people boss you around.

I think this story is showing me that people have to be very kind.

Wow, this story is amazing. I can keep reading this as long as I want. I love it so much!

Wow! I like the story. It is not good to lie be jealous. it is a moral lesson

Cinderella was nice so didn’t want to be mean to the step sisters.

Cinderella found out that good things happen to good people.

That good beats bad.

cause Cinderella has no choice

It teaches me to persevere through hard time and never to be jealous…My own blessing must surely locate me in due season even if am hidden in the valley.

Be kindness and be brave is what this story tells us. If you are a servant or anything, when you do good thing you also deserve good.

Hi from Turkey! We should treat people in equal no matter who!

because she thought that if she let her step-sisters be mean to her, one day they would begin to act nice to her and treat her well.

This is trying to tell us that we should be hard working and never give up on ourselves.

What a nice and lovely story, I loved it much more than any other story.

It taught us not to treat others differently because if your life is bad it can always change in the future.

Cinderella was changed from a slave to a princess. She grew more strong by leaving her step mother and step sister and marrying the prince. She learned that she is way more than what she was.

(1) Cinderella let her stepsisters be mean to her because later on in life she will have better than her stepsisters. Also, she will know that once she meets or has someone in her life who loves her, she can get back at them because she married the prince and now her stepmother and sister can be her maids or whatever she wants to call it. Next, she got to dance with the prince and her stepsisters were jealous.

(2) I pick the stepsisters if I was them and rude to Cinderella, I would feel bad, mad and sad. Bad is for why have I been rude to her? She could grow up more than me and marry someone better and I may or may not marry someone. I would feel mad because I wouldn’t get to dance with the prince and have a better life than her. And I’d feel sad because I was rude and for other reasons.

(3) To always be nice and way more, but I have to go.

The End ,,,, by E and B TOOK 5 MINS TO WRITE THIS THANKS FOR TELLING !!!!?

I think what the story is trying to tell us is to treat others the way you want to be treated, and don’t underestimate others. ?

This story was great, it really helped me fall asleep at night when I felt sick. This was a great telling of the story.

It teaches us that you have to be nice or else the other person will get all the good and fun stuff

I think Cinderella wanted to make her stepsisters like her. So she tried to be nice, hoping they would.

This story is trying to teach us that we should treat every one equal

1. Because then she won’t have anything to eat or survive. 2. Cinderella grew and changed because she got married and was happy to be with someone that makes her happy. 3. To not let anyone judge a book by its cover because you have lessons to learn everyday and you don’t know it.

This help me a lot and it calms me down. This one was a hit to victory. I want hear more stories like this one. Question 3- I think anything is possible, and number 2 is Cinderella

It teach us not to make fun of someone ???

Why did the step sisters and step mother were mean what did she do to them so sad ????????and that’s a nice story but sad By Maria

IT TEACH US NOT TO BE MAKING JEST OF SOMEONE

This is my daughters favorite story and I love the pictures/paintings

Q1 Maybe she believed their insults. Maybe hearing the insults so often made her believe them. Or she didn’t have any support when she stood up to them. Maybe she didn’t think it would be good manners or proper to speak back.

1. Cinderella let her stepsisters be mean to her because if Cinderella says something rude about her stepsisters then her stepmother will say, “It is not the stepsisters fault, it is your fault.” 2. Cinderella changed because she doesn’t have to do the work again for her mean stepsisters and stepmother. 3. I think the story is trying to tell us that if you really really really want to win at something but you loose because the person you were mean to will win, for example if you were mean to someone and then there is a competition 1 day then you really want to win but you won’t because the person who you were mean to will win.

1. why did Cinderella let her stepsisters be mean to her? Because Cinderella didn’t want to hurt them, or she loves them.

The stepmother is being rude and hatefull

External beauty many can achieve, its the inner beauty that makes one unique.

Thanks for your hard and amazing work, my son and I are very appreciative.

Cinderella from the beginning of the story was like a maid at home and in the end of the story she became a princess and she will live at the castle. We should treat people with respect and not make fun of them.

1. Cinderella let her stepsisters be mean to her because if Cinderella says something rude about her stepsisters then her stepmother will say ” It is not the stepsisters fault, it is your fault.” 2. Cinderella changed because she doesn’t have to do the work again for her mean stepsisters and stepmother. 3. I think the story is trying to tell us that if you really really really want to win at something but you loose because the person you were mean to will win, for example if you were mean to someone and then there is a competition 1 day then you really want to win but you won’t because the person who you were mean to will win.

Say what you think the story is trying to show you.

I feel that the story is trying to say that whatever good you do, good will come back to you.

Question 3— Say what you think the story is trying to show you.

the story is trying to say that nothing is impossible

Question 1: I would imagine Cinderella realized her position. Although her step-family mistreated her greatly, they were still her family and some small part of her cared for them. Cinderella was a Baron’s daughter. She could’ve easily written to the constable about the mistreatment and fought for the rights of her title. But Cinderella had a spirit of forbearance. She was kind and had a good heart. Maybe she knew the realities of those in that era who found themselves in a pitiable state.

This is soo good to let your mind rest?

I love this story because it has a good end and the lesson is to be kind to other people no matter if they are poor or rich the thing that matters is to be kind to everyone and if we all do that we can make the world a better place and live our happily ever after life

Question 1 : Cinderella starts the story as a Housemaid to her stepmother and stepsisters while they go and boss her around. But Cinderella stills hopes to go to the ball with the Prince and continues to hope despite being bossed around by her stepmother and stepsisters. Then she eventually does meet her magic fairy after her stepmother denies her request to go to the festival. The Magic fairy dresses her up and takes her to the festival as a princess but tells her to be back before midnight. She forgets about midnight and rushes home while her prince does a kingdom-wide search. He eventually finds Cinderella and buts her magic slipper on and they get married happily ever after.

Question 2 : I think one of the themes of the story is to be hopeful, yet still try. In the story Cinderella is rugged and Dirty and has abusive parental units and sisters who are tormenting her, yet she still hopes and tries to go the the festival. She kept on hoping and eventually she did get to the ball but she didn’t get their without some help and without trying and hoping.

Beautiful story…. My lesson from the story.. Never ever think that we are better than the person who sit next to us…

Cinderella is so nice ?♥️♥️♥️♥️?❤️❤️ The message of the story is that be kind Because you don’t Know your future or what is the blessings of the day ❤️❤️❤️?????

Que 1 Cinderella is good and kind but she’s in a situation where these character traits would not normally flourish. She has to work hard at menial tasks, she’s forced to wear tattered clothing, and she is cut off from a support network and isolated in the attic. She should be miserable and lonely.

Que2 It is often said that some things get better with time, and in the case of Cinderella I would have to agree. Although I know the story and have seen multiple versions numerous times, experiencing the Nashville Children’s Theatre’s version of Cinderella presented me with ideas I had never considered in the context of the story.

Cinderella is hard worker and she deserves a break. Cinderella should marry the prince cause she’s good person. She works hard and takes care of her stepsisters and her stepmother. At the end she finally gets married to the prince and has a happy life .

Helps me to learn things i don’t know and to not do bad things.

I love this story ?? it’s so calming

THIS WAS AMAZING WHO EVER MADE IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cinderella let her stepsisters be mean to her because if she tried to fight back she would just get yelled at and pushed around even more. Cinderella thought she should go to the ball because all the young women were invited and being a woman she felt that she needed to go.

Cinderella lived with her step mother and stepsisters. She had no where else to go so she did everything they told her to do. She was always a mess and never looked clean like them.

She knew she was beautiful and not a mess. She wanted to look nice for the Prince too.

Cinderella let her stepsisters be mean to her because she had to do their jobs like her stepmother told her to. She was scared of her stepmother. She thought she should go to the ball because the prince said all young ladies should go.

So they could rest.

Because she did not feel she was a mess.

She had no way of stopping her step sister from being mean to her. If she would fight back her step mother would have been more hateful to her. She had to do what they said because she had no where else to go.

All of the women of the village were invited, Cinderella being a woman of the village felt like she should go.

Cinderella let her stepsisters be mean to her because if she would’ve said something then her stepmother would of yelled at her

Cinderella wanted to go to the ball because she thought it would make her happy

Cinderella wanted to go to the ball because it would make her happy but she didn’t want her stepmother to yell at her anymore.

Wow! Thank you! I constantly needed to write on my blog something like that. Can I take a part of your post to my blog?

Because she didn’t think she was a mess. Because she is a nice person and deserves better.

I like this story. There’s magic inside this story

answer 1 : because at last they were family. answer 2: her thoughts were different from the others.

1: she thought she was the maid

2: her step sisters got to go and she wanted to go as well

because she knew they would make life unbearable for her, if she disobeys them.and she needed them even if they were the most annoying people.

1 Cinderella let her half-sisters be wicked and cruel to her because she had asked her mother to be kind and not be cruel to others.

2 She thought if she was alone she would feel lonely, so she let her step-mother and step-sister go to the dance.

It teaches us how to respect people. It is a very touching story and it makes me feel happy anytime i read the story, the place i like most is when the fairy godmother came and transformed her from a tattered girl to a beautiful girl with a blue gown and a band on her hair and a glass shoe.

Cinderella should to the ball because it would make her happy. She did not want her stepmother to yell at her more.

1,Beacause cinderella did not want to be mean to them.

2.Beacause her stepmother and stepsisters went to the ball.

Cinderella let her stepsisters be mean to her because she promised her mother she will never be mean to people Cinderella thinks she should go to the ball because her stepsisters, and stepmom was going and she thought she should go too.

Cinderella let them be mean to her because she promise her mother at she we’ll be kind nice and never be mean to people

I think Cinderella let her step sisters be mean to her because she felt like she had no choice to listen to them

I think Cinderella thought she should go to the ball because she felt like since she lived with them and they were going to the ball she should be included to.

I learned so much from this is to not judge by its own dress or look

Wonderful ?????????

I’m not sure. Cinderella I think just wanted to please other people that she didn’t have time to think about them being mean for her. Cinderella thought she should go to the ball because, if her family got to go then why won’t she be able to?

infact i enjoy it,its lovely

I wish that i could be a cindrella

I very much like this story

wow i wish i was cendarella

lovely story I enjoyed it

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My favourite book is “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee. This classic novel, set in the 1930s in the fictional Maycomb County, Alabama, explores themes of racial injustice, prejudice and morality through the eyes of Scout Finch, a young girl.

The novel is known for its powerful and thought-provoking portrayal of the discrimination faced by black people in the South during the Great Depression. The character of Atticus Finch, Scout’s father and a respected lawyer, serves as a moral compass as he defends an African American man wrongly accused of a crime. Through Atticus’ actions and lessons, the book teaches important lessons about standing up for what is right, even when it is difficult.

What I love most about “To Kill a Mockingbird” is the way it presents complex themes in a relatable and accessible manner. Scout’s innocence and curiosity serve as a lens through which the reader can explore the world around them and the challenges it poses. The novel also features a strong sense of community, as Scout and her brother Jem navigate their relationships with their friends, neighbours and family.

Overall, “To Kill a Mockingbird” is a must-read for anyone looking for a powerful and insightful exploration of race, justice and morality. The novel’s enduring popularity and impact on American culture speaks to its timeless relevance and the power of its message.

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Have you ever read a book that completely changed your life, made you think differently about the world, and become an integral part of your life? For many readers, these books are more than just stories – they are beloved companions that inspire us to become better and brighter people. In this essay, I will share with you my favorite book and explain why it holds such a special place in my heart.

Introduction

My favourite book is The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. I first read it when I was a teenager and it has stayed with me ever since. It is the story of Holden Caulfield, a teenage boy who is kicked out of boarding school and becomes a wanderer in New York City. The book is funny, sad and ultimately life-affirming. It speaks to anyone who has ever felt like an outsider or struggled to find their place in the world.

Summary of the Book

My Favourite Book is a novel by J.K. Rowling. The book was published in 1997 and is the first novel in the Harry Potter series. The story follows Harry Potter, a young wizard who is sent to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to learn magic. There, he makes friends and enemies, and discovers his destiny.

Why I Love This Book

I love this book for so many reasons! The characters are incredibly relatable and the story is so captivating. I also love the messages that it sends about friendship, family, and staying true to yourself. This book has definitely become one of my all-time favourites.

Characters and Plot Analysis

My favourite book is “The Catcher in the Rye” by J.D. Salinger. It is the story of Holden Caulfield, a teenager who is kicked out of a prestigious boarding school in New York and becomes a wanderer in the city. The book follows Holden’s adventures over a three-day period, during which he runs into many colorful characters.

The book has been praised for its realistic portrayal of teenage angst and alienation. Many readers can relate to Holden’s feelings of confusion and loneliness. The book also has a sense of humor, which makes it an enjoyable read.

Major Themes and Motifs

The article “Essay On My Favourite Book” explores the major themes and motifs present in the book. The book is a story about a young girl’s journey to find her place in the world. Throughout the book, the reader is introduced to various themes and motifs, such as friendship, family, identity, and belonging. Each of these themes and motifs plays an important role in the development of the story and the characters.

My Thoughts on the Message of the Book

I absolutely loved the message of this book! It was so inspiring and empowering. I feel like it is a book that everyone should read, regardless of their age or gender. The message is that no matter what life throws at you, you have the strength within yourself to overcome it. I think this is such an important message, especially for young girls who are often not taught to believe in themselves. This book will definitely stay with me for a long time.

To conclude, my favourite book will always be ‘The Catcher in the Rye’ by J.D. Salinger. This timeless classic has been an inspiration to many and continues to be highly regarded as one of the greatest works of modern literature. Its profound themes and characters have left a lasting impression on me that I know will stay with me forever. Reading this novel not only provided entertainment, but also taught me valuable lessons about life which I still carry today – making it my all-time favourite book!

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Essay on My Favourite Book: Books are friends who never leave your side. I find this saying to be very true as books have always been there for me. I enjoy reading books . They have the power to help us travel through worlds without moving from our places. In addition, books also enhance our imagination. Growing up, my parents and teachers always encouraged me to read. They taught me the importance of reading. Subsequently, I have read several books. However, one boom that will always be my favourite is Harry Potter. It is one of the most intriguing reads of my life. I have read all the books of this series, yet I read them again as I never get bored of it.

Harry Potter Series

Harry Potter was a series of books authored by one of the most eminent writers of our generation, J.K. Rowling. These books showcase the wizarding world and its workings. J.K. Rowling has been so successful at weaving a picture of this world, that it feels real. Although the series contains seven books, I have a particular favourite. My favourite book from the series is The Goblet of fire.

When I started reading the book, it caught my attention instantly. Even though I had read all the previous parts, none of the books caught my attention as this one did. It gave a larger perspective into the wizarding world. One of the things which excite me the most about this book is the introduction of the other wizard schools. The concept of the Tri-wizard tournament is one of the most brilliant pieces I have come across in the Harry Potter series.

In addition, this book also contains some of my favourite characters. The moment I read about Victor Krum’s entry, I was star struck. The aura and personality of that character described by Rowling are simply brilliant. Further, it made me become a greater fan of the series.

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What Harry Potter Series Taught Me?

Even though the books are about the world of wizards and magic, the Harry Potter series contains a lot of lessons for young people to learn. Firstly, it teaches us the importance of friendship. I have read many books but never come across a friendship like that of Harry, Hermoine, and Ron. These three musketeers stuck together throughout the books and never gave up. It taught me the value of a good friend.

Further, the series of Harry Potter taught me that no one is perfect. Everyone has good and evil inside them. We are the ones who choose what we wish to be. This helped me in making better choices and becoming a better human being. We see how the most flawed characters like Snape had goodness inside them. Similarly, how the nicest ones like Dumbledore had some bad traits. This changed my perspective towards people and made me more considerate.

Finally, these books gave me hope. They taught me the meaning of hope and how there is light at the end of the tunnel. It gave me the strength to cling on to hope in the most desperate times just like Harry did all his life. These are some of the most essential things I learned from Harry Potter.

In conclusion, while there were many movies made in the books. Nothing beats the essence and originality of the books. The details and inclusiveness of books cannot be replaced by any form of media. Therefore, the Goblet of Fire remains to be my favourite book.

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A child’s favourite cartoon character stays with them for a long time, which is why an essay on this topic is something that one cannot do without, in the sense that it forms a core memory, and there is just so much to say and write about the subject. Every kid loves to watch cartoons and has one favourite cartoon character they adore. However, young kids may struggle to write about their favourite cartoon characters or form meaningful sentences. We have some simple tips, references, and paragraphs to help them write an interesting essay on their favourite cartoon character and understand essay structuring.

Kids can talk for hours about their favourite cartoon character. However, when it comes to writing an essay, they may struggle with what to write. Here are some key points that will help them write a great essay on their favourite cartoon character:

• Give a brief introduction to the cartoon character.
• Briefly explain the plot of the cartoon series.
• Write about the role and characteristics of the cartoon character.
• Write why you like this character.

Barbie is one of the most loved cartoon characters by most young kids. Here are a few lines that will help in writing an essay for classes 1 and 2 students on Barbie:

• Barbie is the most popular fashion doll in the world.
• It was created by Ruth Handler and manufactured by Mattel Inc.
• There are many animated series, cartoons and films based on the life of Barbie, her family and her friends.
• I love to watch Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures and Barbie: Life in a Dreamhouse series.
• Barbie is a fashionable, sweet and intelligent girl.
• The cartoon series shows the life of Barbie and her many adventures.
• Apart from Barbie, some other important characters on the carton are Ken, Skipper, Stacie and Teresa.
• The animated series is full of humorous situations where Barbie and her family tackle different problems they face.
• I have two dolls, one Barbie and one Ken doll. I also have a barbie doll house.
•  I love Barbie because she is always helping her family and her friends in any situation.

There would hardly be a child or adult who doesn’t love Mickey Mouse. Here is a paragraph on the world’s most popular cartoon character:

Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse is an iconic cartoon character. From small towns to big cities, Mickey Mouse is a household favourite in the world. The pet mouse drawing that Walt Disney created inspired Mickey Mouse’s character; he was the first cartoon character in the world to speak. The cute little mouse is featured in many cartoon shows and movies. Even after decades of telecasting, those shows are still popular. Mickey, his friend Pluto, Donald Duck, Minnie Mouse, etc., takes us on many fun adventures. The friendship and mutual love of Mickey Gang make the show popular. It teaches me that with our friends, we can overcome any trouble.

One of the favourite cartoon characters of Indian kids is Chota Bheem. Here’s an essay on this topic for young kids:

India is not far behind Western cartoons when it comes to creating fun and inspirational characters. Chota Bheem cartoon is a popular Indian cartoon show and character that I love the most. The show and characters take inspiration from the epic Mahabharat. However, it doesn’t follow the story of Mahabharat. Chota Bheem, together with his group of friends – Chutki, Raju and Jaggu, a monkey, teach us great things. They fight bad people together, destroy evil and stand for justice. Chota Bheem, though a kid, is very strong and intelligent. Through his intelligence, he helps everyone, even the bad kids who trouble him. Chota Bheem teaches us to be truthful, and bold, help everyone, fight evil and do good to everyone. The Chota Bheem cartoon show inspires me to be a good and smart kid like Chota Bheem.

This simple and easy essay will teach lower primary class kids the long sentence construction and structuring of essays:

Cinderella is the most popular princess in the cartoon world. The cartoon series is based on the folk tale ‘ The Little Glass Slipper’. There are many variations of the story of Cinderella in the world. The story is adapted into many books, films, and animation series. However, what I like the best are the movies and animation series made by Disney. Cinderella is often called a Disney princess.

Cinderella cartoon tells the story of a beautiful and poor girl. She lives with her evil stepmother and two sisters. Cinderella is very pretty with lovely long hair. Her gentle and loving nature makes everyone love her. But her family treats her very badly. Her step sisters are jealous of her beauty. So, her stepmother and sisters make her do all the housework. Even in the tattered clothes, Cinderella looks beautiful. The story talks about the magical meeting of Cinderella and the Prince. But they are separated, and the prince to find her, just has her glass slipper. And finally, through that slipper, Cinderella meets her prince and lives happily ever after.

I love the hopeful and positive story that inspires us to be always brave and good. Despite all her adversities, Cinderella never loses hope, sweetness, kindness and strength. She is cheerful even in her troubles. And through her strong spirit, she one day gets what she deserves, to be a princess. Even after becoming a princess, she doesn’t treat her family badly. Though a cartoon character, Cinderella teaches me to be always nice, polite, humble and hopeful. The message I get from watching Cinderella is that being nice and compassionate is not a weakness. Through their inner strength, good people can overcome any obstacle and become successful.

Writing essays on cartoon characters is a great way to teach sentence construction to young kids. Here is a short composition on Tom and Jerry for kids:

Tome and Jerry are the funniest of cartoon characters. The animation series shows the story of a pet cat Tom who has to chase out the naughty mouse Jerry. Jerry is always troubling Tom and stealing things from the house. Poor Tom is always trying to catch Jerry but always fails. Jerry, though naughty, is an intelligent mouse who at times, also helps Tom. And sometimes, even Tom helps Jerry when someone else troubles him. But soon, they are back to being enemies. The funny chase and run of these two characters is what makes this cartoon series stand out. Though Tom and Jerry are always fighting, their friendship is still evident. They teach me that we may fight with our friends, but when our friends need us, we should always be there for them.

Writing this essay presents a wonderful opportunity for children to express their views about their favourite character. Here is an essay on Doremon for kids:

I love to watch many cartoon shows. One of my most loved cartoon characters is Doremon. I love Doremon; though it is a Japanese animation character, I watch it in English translation. The story is about an intelligent earless robotic cat, Doremon. The robotic cat is from the 22nd century but comes back to the present time to help a young boy, Nobita Nobi. Nobita is weak in his studies and gets bullied all the time. Doremon protects Nobita, helps him in his studies and improves his life. I enjoy the numerous gadgets that Doremon carries. The friendship between the optimistic Doremon and cute Nobita teaches me to love all my friends.

As your kid writes a few lines on this topic, they learn to express their views, develop their sentence construction abilities, and improve their vocabulary. Through cartoons, kids learn many good things. When they are writing an essay on their favourite cartoon character, they get an opportunity to inspect those things in detail. Essay writing brings out their creativity, make them think about the topic and frames sentences in a structure. This helps your kid to improve their linguistic skills.

Kids have a good opportunity to visualise their favourite cartoon character and write down their feelings about that character when writing an essay about their favourite character. Essay writing helps in improving the writing skills of young kids.

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