the characters in cinderella

SUMMARY

I choose this story because this is a very interesting story to read and to be read to others.

Overall, this story is about an orphan girl who live with her father, a step mother and two step

sisters.The main character was bullied everyday doing all work in the house all alone. Base

from this story it shows that being honest and patience in whatever situation in life will pay off in

the end. Every problems in life has its own way to be solve. Therefore we must learn to be more

patience .In this story it also stress on the importance of respecting your elders and those who

are older to you even though they are mean and wicked to you. Finally I believe that this story is

suitable for everyone from the younger generation to the elder generation.This story also

encourage people to do goods thing to people .

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT

CINDERELLA STORY

Once upon a time there lived an unhappy young girl. Her mother was dead and her father had

married a widow with two daughters. Her stepmother didn't like her one little bit. All her kind

thoughts and loving touches were for her own daughters. Nothing was too good for them -

dresses, shoes, delicious food, soft beds, and every home comfort. But, for the poor unhappy

girl, there was nothing at all. No dresses, only her stepsisters’ hand-me-downs. No lovely

dishes, nothing but scraps. No rest and no comfort. She had to work hard all day. Only when

evening came was she allowed to sit for a while by the fire, near the cinders. That’s why

everybody called her Cinderella.

Cinderella used to spend long hours all alone talking to the cat. The cat said, “Miaow“, which

really meant, “Cheer up! You have something neither of your stepsisters has and that is beauty.”

It was quite true. Cinderella, even dressed in old rags, was a lovely girl. While her stepsisters,

no matter how splendid and elegant their clothes, were still clumsy, lumpy and ugly and always

would be.

One day, beautiful new dresses arrived at the house. A ball was to be held at the palace and the

stepsisters were getting ready to go. Cinderella didn't even dare ask if she could go too. She

knew very well what the answer would be: “You? You're staying at home to wash the dishes,

scrub the floors and turn down the beds for your stepsisters.” They will come home tired and

very sleepy. Cinderella sighed, “Oh dear, I'm so unhappy!” and the cat murmured “Miaow.”

Suddenly something amazing happened. As Cinderella was sitting all alone, there was a burst

of light and a fairy appeared. “Don't be alarmed, Cinderella,” said the fairy. “I know you would

love to go to the ball. And so you shall!” “How can I, dressed in rags?” Cinderella replied. “The

servants will turn me away!”

The fairy smiled. With a flick of her magic wand Cinderella found herself wearing the most

beautiful dress she had ever seen. “Now for your coach,” said the fairy; "A real lady would never

go to a ball on foot! Quick! Get me a pumpkin!” “Oh of course,” said Cinderella, rushing away.

Then the fairy turned to the cat. “You, bring me seven mice, and, remember they must be alive!”


Cinderella soon returned with the pumpkin and the cat with seven mice he had caught in the

cellar. With a flick of the magic wand the pumpkin turned into a sparkling coach and the mice

became six white horses, while the seventh mouse turned into a coachman in a smart uniform

and carrying a whip. Cinderella could hardly believe her eyes.

“You shall go to the ball Cinderella. But remember! You must leave at midnight. That is when

my spell ends. Your coach will turn back into a pumpkin and the horses will become mice again.

You will be dressed in rags and wearing clogs instead of these glass slippers! Do you

understand?” Cinderella smiled and said, “Yes, I understand!”

Cinderella had a wonderful time at the ball until she heard the first stroke of midnight! She

remembered what the fairy had said, and without a word of goodbye she slipped from the

Prince’s arms and ran down the steps. As she ran she lost one of her slippers, but not for a

moment did she dream of stopping to pick it up! If the last stroke of midnight were to sound...

oh... what a disaster that would be! Out she fled and vanished into the night.

The Prince, who was now madly in love with her, picked up the slipper and said to his ministers,

“Go and search everywhere for the girl whose foot this slipper fits. I will never be content until I

find her!” So the ministers tried the slipper on the foot of every girl in the land until only

Cinderella was left.

“That awful untidy girl simply cannot have been at the ball,” snapped the stepmother. “Tell the

Prince he ought to marry one of my two daughters! Can't you see how ugly Cinderella is?”

But, to everyone’s amazement, the shoe fitted perfectly.

Suddenly the fairy appeared and waved her magic wand. In a flash, Cinderella appeared in a

splendid dress, shining with youth and beauty. Her stepmother and stepsisters gaped at her in

amazement, and the ministers said, “Come with us Cinderella! The Prince is waiting for you.“

So Cinderella married the Prince and lived happily ever. As for the cat, he just said “Miaow!”


THE CHARACTERS IN CINDERELLA

Cinderella

A beautiful and kind girl. She likes to help people and animals in trouble . She loves to sing . A good daughter . She have medium length hair , blue eyes and fair complexion .

The Prince

now madly in love with Cinderella . He is a dark-brown-haired, tall, and handsome young man .

Stepmother and two step sisters

His step mother Lady Tremaine is a cruel , cold and calculating passive-aggressive and two step sisters Anastasia was the redheaded younger daughter of Lady Tremaine and drizellas the brown-haired older

daughter of Lady Tremaine.and She is portrayed as haughty, abusive, and sadistically cruel. ,Like to bullies Cinderella . Greedy and acting beautiful . very choosy in friend with people .


Fairy godmother

She not beautiful and oldwomen .She appears when cinderella in trouble .


PLOT OF THE STORY

Setting : in a kingdom, along time ago .

1.Cinderella wanted to go the ball but her step mother wouldn’t allow her to go so her fairy god mother comes to help her .

2.Cinderella does not have a dress to wear to the ball .

3.The stepsisters go to the ball.

4. A fairy godmother appears and provides Cinderella with clothes, a coach and footman .

5. Cinderella goes to the ball .

6. Cinderella dances with the prince , but leaves hurriedly at midnight and losing shoes .

7. The prince says he will marry the woman whom fits with the shoes .

CLIMAX

8.The stepsisters try to force their feet into the shoes .Its fits with Cinderella .

FALLING ACTION

9. Cinderella and the prince marry .

10.The step sisters and step mothers live at the palace with Cinderella .

11.They lived happily after .

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MORAL VALUES

Always be kind no matter what

A little kindness goes a long way , and no doubt Cinderella is a kind soul . Her kindness can

make her seem like a pushover (especially when her evil stepmother and stepsisters are

overloading her with housework) . But it actually takes a certain quiet strength to remain as kind

as she does to others, be it elderly ladies who turn out to be fairy godmothers or defenseless

animals. Cinderella's kindness allows her to be selfless, to remain grateful and to appreciate

others.

Be brave and take chances

Somehow, after a long day of hard work, Cinderella still finds the courage to say, "I may be

treated like a housemaid, but I deserve to go to the royal ball, too!" She takes a chance to go

with her stepfamily, even though it doesn't end well. And even when that happens, she's still

brave enough to risk a ride in a pumpkin carriage to spend a few short but glorious hours

dancing .

Believe in yourself

Cinderella's able to keep dreaming because she believes in herself and her self-worth. She

remembers her loving parents and knows she is more than the designated housemaid. Despite

her tough circumstances and her difficult stepfamily, she still chooses to be kind and brave, to

persevere and remain steadfast in trying to change and take charge of her life.


COMMENTS ABOUT CINDERELLA STORY

First this story is suitable with every stage of age . The word used in this story is not too difficult

and quite understandable for the people who read it including for children at the age of ten to

twelve years old

Secondly, this story is suitable as a reading material for children . Children can differentiate

the importance of having a loving and supportive family member.

On the other hand, as adult we stress to the children who read this story about the reality of real

life. If we have any problem we must work hard to solve our problem. Not forgetting to pray to

Allah for help instead of hoping for a fairy god mother to appear with her magic wand and make

all the problems settle and disappear. Fairy god mother does not exist and children should

acknowledged this fact.


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