The Little Glass Slipper

How is Cinderilla an archetypal heroine? How does her story align with narrative structure of the classic hero's journey?

How is gender portrayed in the story? In what way are traditional gender roles and expectations assigned to characters like Cinderilla, the stepmother, and the stepsisters? How does Perrault's portrayal of gender reinforce or challenge societal norms of his time?

Examine feminist interpretations of Perrault's “Cinderilla.” How can the story be seen as challenging traditional gender roles and expectations? Analyze the agency and empowerment of female characters, such as those of Cinderilla and the Fairy Godmother.