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1. Who are the characters in the story? Where are the settings?
 Cinderella, usually known as Ella or by another name, is the main character in the
story. She is typically portrayed as a sweet and lovely young lady who endures abuse
from her stepmother and stepsisters before achieving happiness.
 The prince, a representative of royalty, conducts an extravagant ball in search of a
bride. At the ball, he is frequently the one who falls in love with Cinderella.
 Cinderella's evil stepmother, The Stepmother, treats her harshly and forbids her from
going to the ball.
 The stepsisters are Cinderella's cruel and envious stepsisters who treat her poorly to
win the prince's love.
 The Mice and the Birds who provide a hand or beg the Fairy Godmother for
assistance.
 The Fairy Godmother is a supernatural and kind figure who lends a hand to
Cinderella by refashioning her rags into a lovely gown, giving her a carriage, and
enabling her to travel to the royal ball.
 Mother of Cinderella, who passed away from illness.
 Cinderella's father who died and left Cinderella to his new wife, who is also
Cinderella’s stepmother.

 Cinderella's Home - Before her father's death, Cinderella lived with her father in the
family home, but afterward, her stepmother and stepsisters treated her badly.

 The magnificent ball is held at the royal palace, where Cinderella also first encounters
the prince.

2. Would you know another story like the theme of the story?
What does the theme of the story tell us?

 There are certainly numerous stories with themes like Cinderella. The triumph of
good over evil, transformation, and kindness are frequently the core themes of
Cinderella. Snow White: In this fairy tale, the sweet and innocent princess Snow
White suffers abuse at the hands of her evil stepmother. In the forest, she finds safety
and makes friends with seven dwarfs. Ultimately, she is saved by a prince's kiss
because of her goodness.

3. Where do you think the story came from? Who originally wrote
the story? Where do you think the story is derived from?
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 Today's version of Cinderella's tale is frequently linked to European folklore. Charles

Perrault, a French author who wrote "Cinderella" (or "Cendrillon" in French), is
credited with writing the most well-known version, which was first published in
1697. Iconic components like the glass slipper and the Fairy Godmother were added
in Perrault's adaptation.

4. What are the commonalities and differences from the different

versions of the story?

 The Cinderella story has been told in many ways, and while they all have some
common themes and aspects, they can also differ greatly in terms of cultural
influences, locations, and specifics. While the basic parts of the Cinderella stories are
universal, the cultural and imaginative diversifications in the retellings give the well-
known story particular twists and flavors. These variations highlight the Cinderella
story's versatility and universality.