Folklore, modern media, and historical events within the western world tell us that women are meant to be the fairer and weaker of the two sexes; while reiterating the idea that men are strong, ... "haughtiest and proudest," (449). It introduces Cinderella and her late mother as, "gentle," "good," and the, "best in the world," (450). What stands out the most amongst these descriptions, is the lack of characterization of Cinderella's father. He is only described as being, "totally under ... his status is what makes him powerful, but his status alone does not fulfill the, "prince charming," ch...

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