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Grimm’s “Cinderella:” Feminine Work and Shaping the Masculine (Clip)

Grimm’s “Cinderella:” Feminine Work and Shaping the Masculine (Clip)

Why does Cinderella run from the prince at the end of the dance? Is she trying to get the prince to give chase to open his eyes? Mostly, this story does not say much about the prince. The third time, he finally has the stairs tarred, which gives him the slipper so he can find her. The stepsisters compete by denigrating and hiding Cinderella. Cinderella’s work in the household and in enchanting the prince and animating him to give chase are the beginnings of her own household and happiness. The male characters, by contrast…

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