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1. The 3 stories share the same theme, of the idea that a "single positive dream is more important
than a thousand negative realities.", insistent on the belief that something good will come from their
efforts.

2. Cinderella in all 3 versions did not simply wish that they will be rescued by their prince charming,
but it was simply a reward for their perseverance and resilience.

3. Kindness is not weakness, instead it is an innate strength.

4. The stepsisters in all 3 stories are cruel and deserve the ends that they have been given.

Contrast

1. The different cultures in which the stories are immersed in makes it relatable and relevant to their
communities in teaching young children valuable lessons. For example, in Korean Cinderella, we see
the father using the word ‘Aigo’, which is a Korean slang to express exasperation.

2. The dresses that are descried in all 3 stories are not similar to the traditional story in which
Cinderella wears a ball gown and is gifted glass slippers; In Korean Cinderella, Ewha wears Silk
slippers while the Rough Face girl wears moccasins. In Mufaro’s Beautiful daughters, Nyoka is not
mentioned wearing shoes, but instead she will wear a woven dress for her wedding to the price, as
per African Wedding customs.

3. The number of stepsisters in each story also varies from the traditional 1 stepmother and 2
stepsisters. In Korean Cinderella, Pear Blossom has 1 stepmother and 1 stepsister; in rough face girl ,
Oochigeaskw has 2 stepsisters but no stepmother; in Mufaro’s beautiful daughters, Manyara and
Nyasha were instead real sisters.