Comparative Analysis: Cinderella And Ella Enchanted

“Cinderella” Comparative Analysis “Cinderella” is a story that has persisted through the trial of time and remains one of the most widely known fairy tales in the world. The folktale disregards age and manages to instill a sense of fantasy in all that consume it. While “Cinderella” might look simplistic at first glance, the story’s concepts and real life lessons are all but simple. These concepts and lessons can vary in the different versions of “Cinderella”, of which there are numerous. Despite the many variations, the stories of Cinderella have the overarching plot of her exceeding expectations and realizing her dreams, something that is all too relatable to mankind and our desires. Ella Enchanted, a film with a modernized take on the

This approach underscored the fantasy features of the tale, which in many minds places it on a completely different level from that such as Grimm’s “Cinderella” and Ella Enchanted. While the inclusive fascination and globalized fame are undeniable, Disney’s rendition might be seen as more rudimental in comparison to the former tales as the characters debatably lack complexity and seem flat in nature. The only exception to this is the fairy godmother, whom is slightly more advanced than the fairy godmother in Ella Enchanted and far more complex than the wish granting white birds in Grimm’s original, of which are limited simply by the fact that they are doves. Despite some character uniformity and lack of range, Disney’s “Cinderella” arguably concludes most fulfilling in its class, leaving none to forget the glass

“Cinderella” has managed to engross and inspire millions without an expiration date in sight. The lore has no boundaries and excludes no audience. The wide variety of audiences has led to countless versions of “Cinderella” which makes itself an ever-evolving story. Although this evolution will presumably be forever rapid, the core message of “Cinderella” is mostly exempt. This core component being that even when you have your back against the wall and are in an undesirable situation, you can climb above those difficulties and become the person you want to be as we see accomplished in Ella Enchanted, Grimm’s “Cinderella”, and Walt Disney’s “Cinderella”. Although Ella’s battle is avoiding a group of ogres trying to eat her or Cinderella attempting to disregard expectations in the two text tales, we all have our own “ogre” to battle and expectation to transcend. Cinderella’s story demonstrates that this is as possible as you think it is. It may be a journey and there will be those who try to stop you, but happiness is