Feminist+Criticism


 * Feminist Criticism**: Feminist critics are interested in gender issues, including power relationships between men and women, sexual stereotyping, etc. They might ask: How are the events of the story related to gender? To what extent is the main character in control of her life, and to what extent is she controlled by others? Does this story ultimately challenge or reinforce gender stereotypes and patriarchal norms?

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Notes 9/21/10 Stepmother & Stepsisters have control over Cinderella, They are very jealous and jugdemental. They took everything away and forced her to do all of the chores, they tried to do everything they could to be as beautiful as Cinderella Once her mother died, her life was turned upside down Stereotypical- Cinderella belongs in the kitchen The women have nothing to live for, only wants to marry for money Stepsisters asked for expensive gifts, Cinderella asked for a twig & was more thankful Just like snow white, the disney movie and the book shared the same story plot, but those little details were very different

** What messages are sent regarding women's roles? **

 * Need to dig deeper. **

[|Anne Sexton's Poem]
Notes 9/22 Beauty can sometimes be the most painful thing, but it isn't everything. The men in the story do not really play a big role within the story, but they still play the dominant role The prince in the story has the power to do whatever he wants but he does not do anything, he acts like a regular person. He ends up getting the girl he wants. In order to be the perfect person, you need to take out those above you. The stepsisters took out Cinderella because they were jealous and wanted to be the best. If they keep their hopes high, those taken advantage of will end up in a better place. Not everything is perfect.