Cinderella Fabulous Fairy Tale
Cinderella is one of the most popular folk tales ever told. ... Three of these stories are Cinderella by K. ... Craft, “Ashputtle,” by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, and “A Chinese Cinderella,” by Tuan Ch’end-shih. ... KV Craft’s Cinderella takes a very traditional approach in the telling of the story. Craft’s version tells how her father dies from a fatal disease, and Cinderella is left with the undanting task of catering to her sister’s every need and want. ... However one day while wondering aimlessly in the woods, Cinderella stumbles upon an injured blue bird. While examining it the prince of the town comes by on horseback and begins to inquire Cinderella about her whereabouts. ... Cinderella was forced by her step sisters to dress them up and comb their hair. ... Upon staying at home, the bird that she helped in the woods visits Cinderella and- subsequently turns into a fairy godmother and gives Cinderella new clothes, a coach, and coachmen. Cinderella is force to promise that she will return at the stroke of midnight. Craft’s story from there takes on the very traditional events, as the Prince and the town all fall in love with Cinderella not knowing who she is. ... As it turns out Cinderella is the beholder of the slipper, much to the dismay of her stepmother and sisters. ... Craft’s version also tells how Cinderella forgives her stepsister’s for their harsh words and ways, which is far different from the other two versions.