... and is also treated badly by her stepmother and stepsisters. Her father goes to the closest town and brings home "jewels and gowns for the other women but the twig of a tree for Cinderella" (Sexton 562). When Cinderella asks if she could attend the ball, " her stepmother throws a dish of lentils into the cinders and says: "Pick them up in and hour and you shall go ... " (Sexton 563). Her stepmother also replies: "No, Cinderella, you have no clothes and cannot dance" (Sexton 563). At the end, the white dove ... because her mother 8 has made her go get water, her help suddenly appears bef...

• Word Count: 2226
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School

... real mothers are good and should be appreciated if one exists. Most importantly the concept of death is not healthy for the psyche of a child. It is a vague and tragic circumstance that a child cannot relate to; even adults have a hard time dealing with it. Together with the mother's removal was the wishing tree. The main reason for its removal was that it was a symbol of continual ... mother-daughter relationship. The pigeons play a large role in the Grimm's tale, yet it was also removed. This is because the Fairy Godmother took over their role in helping Cinderella. In doing ... home...

• Word Count: 1188
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

... version that says, "Dear child, be good and pious, and then the good God will always protect thee" (O'Neill). Ironically, when reading further, the reader will find that by telling the audience of the dove's importance Sexton was making a mockery of the dove while giving it such attention. Later when the dove drops down a gold dress and golden slippers Sexton says, "Rather a ... large package for a simple bird" (62). She follows this statement by mocking the apparently obvious fact that Cinderella is ... writes, "Her father brought presents home from town, jewels and gowns for the othe...

• Word Count: 956
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography

... two hour then she could go. Ashputtle did just that and the stepmother took her promise back and still didn't let her go. Finally the tree doves saved the day and they delivered all the gold and silver to Ashputtle from the mother's spirit delivers her to the ball. When Ashputtle arrived there she danced with the prince all night and of course like most versions she dropped ... her slipper. The prince had everyone in the kingdom try the slipper on and when it came to ... the fish. The stepmother knew about this and tricked Yehhsien by giving her a beautiful dress if she went to get wat...

• Word Count: 1847
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School