The Classic Story Of Cinderella

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The classic story of Cinderella and the night that changes her life is one loved by all ages, as the folktale follows the theme of unjust oppression and triumphant reward. Numerous times I have heard the question if Cinderella’s glass slipper was a perfect fit, why did it fall off. When I hear this question I have one answer that I have yet to hear another single person mention, which is, the slipper was destined to fall off. At first thought, this solution may come off as a stretch or may just not make sense, but with further explanation, hopefully, I can convince you.
The tale starts with the protagonist Cinderella living with her step-mother and step-sisters, it becomes very clear that do not treat her with any respect. Cinderella’s role

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