Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast Traditional and Modernized

Which TWO character archetypes does Cinderella fit in?

• the orphan

• the damsel in distress

• the villain

• the antihero

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Which quotes best demonstrate your answer to the previous question? choose 2

• Thankfully,

  the prince found it, and with the help of the animals, the glass slipper was placed back on

  Cinderella's foot. From that moment on, Cinderella was transformed into a beautiful princess.

• Cinderella not only lost her dad, but she lost her freedom. The stepmother

  showed her true roots- evil, cold, and cruel. Cinderella was forced to wait on the stepmother and

  stepsisters and handle all of the cleaning in the house

• Cinderella always loved spending as much time as possible with her father.

• Thus, when it was announced that all young maidens were invited to a royal ball to

  find the prince a bride, Cinderella was so excited!

• Luckily, Cinderella's Fairy Godmother transformed her into a beautiful princess.

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Which plot archetype is the story of Cinderella an example of?

• Rags to riches
• Star-Crossed Lovers

• The hero's journey
• Rebirth

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How does the author update the classic story of Cinderella to a more modern story?

• The classic story of Cinderella is updated with a modern twist on two people falling in love after dating.

• The classic story of Cinderella is updated with the power of a special glass slipper.

• The classic story of Cinderella is updated by incorporating magical animals that scientists recently created in a lab.

• The classic story of Cinderella is updated by showing how basements are cold, dark, and damp due to global warming.

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Cinderella's stepmother is an example of which character archetype?

• Caregiver

• Villain

• Mentor

• Heroic Knight

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How does the author’s portrayal of Cinderella remain the same in both stories?

• The author’s portrayal of Cinderella remains the same by showing how she was always a waitress at a restaurant.

• The author’s portrayal of Cinderella remains the same through the key components of showing perseverance to get away from the evil stepmother.

• The author’s portrayal of Cinderella remains the same by explaining that her father died of cancer in both stories.

• The author’s portrayal of Cinderella remains the same by explaining that she met her future husband at a fancy ball.

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Which of the following is an important difference between the two stories?

• Only one story provides details about how Cinderella picked out her outfit for the prince.

• One story explains how the step-siblings treated Cinderella poorly, while the other explains that the step-siblings were actually kind of nice. The stepmother was the only mean person.

• One story explains why the stepmother needed a bigger closet, while the other story shows she did not want to change anything after her husband passed away.

• One story explains that the man whisked Cinderella away after verifying who she was, while the other explains they went on several dates to learn about each other.

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Which element is key to the resolution of Cinderella leaving the nasty treatment of the evil stepmother?

• Finding a job to earn enough money for her own house.

• Finding a source to help her gain the courage to leave the stepmother.

• Realized that the father had left the house to her. The stepmother and step-siblings would be forced to move.

• Understanding that animals can have magical powers when they are properly taken care of.

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What theme does the modernized version of Cinderella draw on from the original version?

• Magic and fantasy.
• Resilience and transformation.
• Isolation and despair.
• Wealth and privilege.

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Which quotes best support your answer to the previous question? Choose ALL that apply

• Since she rarely saw her friends anymore, she talked to animals living outside, such as

  mice and birds.

• After a magical dance, the clock signaled midnight, and Cinderella had to rush away before the

  magical powers ended.

• From that moment on, Cinderella was transformed into a beautiful princess.

• To get some time away from the house, Cinderella decided to secretly get a job as a waitress. While the

  money wasn't much, it was nice to have time to herself and talk to people.

• He picked up Cinderella one day after work and

  helped her start a new life.

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