This title page points out the key symbols that many people take away from the story of Cinderella. The clock striking Midnight, Cinderella herself in a fancy head dress, and the glass slipper. Through these three elements the reader has a glimpse to see how each of the aspects will work together in the story of Cinderella. Even though varying versions of Cinderella include these elements some choose not to. The glass slipper or a shoe in general is usually a known key symbol that the audience should take away from the tale. As we discussed in class the perfect fit and having only one person be that perfect fit is a concept that many readers of Cinderella walk away with confidence knowing that someone out there in the world will be there perfect fit and everything will be happily ever after. There is also the fact that since Cinderella is such a good girl that she is given this fancy ball gown to where to the ball in order to impress the prince who then ends up searching for her. A part of Cinderella being a good girl is that she must follow directions such as making sure she leaves the ball by the stroke of midnight or else her dress will turn to rags and the carriage will become a pumpkin once again. Each of these pieces just show the reader what they are in store for when beginning the tale of Cinderella.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Cinderella...cover page
This title page points out the key symbols that many people take away from the story of Cinderella. The clock striking Midnight, Cinderella herself in a fancy head dress, and the glass slipper. Through these three elements the reader has a glimpse to see how each of the aspects will work together in the story of Cinderella. Even though varying versions of Cinderella include these elements some choose not to. The glass slipper or a shoe in general is usually a known key symbol that the audience should take away from the tale. As we discussed in class the perfect fit and having only one person be that perfect fit is a concept that many readers of Cinderella walk away with confidence knowing that someone out there in the world will be there perfect fit and everything will be happily ever after. There is also the fact that since Cinderella is such a good girl that she is given this fancy ball gown to where to the ball in order to impress the prince who then ends up searching for her. A part of Cinderella being a good girl is that she must follow directions such as making sure she leaves the ball by the stroke of midnight or else her dress will turn to rags and the carriage will become a pumpkin once again. Each of these pieces just show the reader what they are in store for when beginning the tale of Cinderella.
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it is very interesting how they show the main elements in this illustration. Also, that the number three comes up, because we know it is an important part of fairy tales!
ReplyDeleteI also chose an illustration that seemed to include key aspects of a typical Cinderella story. I think it's interesting how both of our images contain the glass slipper, a clock, and Cinderella looking pretty, but bashful. Clearly, these are the details that make the fairy tale.
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting that you point out that not all of the versions contain these typical narrative elements, such as the glass slipper. I wonder what version of Cinderella this title page is for?
ReplyDeleteWhile it is true that all the main points that make Cinderella a recognizable story are present in this illustration. What I find so interesting about it though is how in your face the clock element is. While some versions of Cinderella do not give lots of emphasis to time, this version obviously does. I, along with Mallory, wonder what version this is!
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