The Cinderella Complex

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Not Just a Simple Fairy Tale

Analyzing the Cinderella Complex

I . Introduction

The universal reach of fairy tales and other similar literature meant for children is undeniable , and has been in effect for centuries . To feed a child 's imagination and to succumb to the need for fantasy and magic , stories are known to be told at any random point , most commonly during bedtime . With the promise of happy endings and sweet dreams , a child is regaled with tales of kings and queens

, princes and princesses and majestic kingdoms in faraway lands however , the themes prevalent in such texts are often limited in the concepts of heroism and the counterpart damsel-in-distress circumstance . Of the renowned classics appropriated for early childhood comprehension , it is the story of Cinderella that appears to be at the top of the list - regardless of culture , class , or occasion

Therefore it is not surprising how Cinderella and the notions that surround her romantic narrative form the basic ideals in the minds of children , most of which they are bound to take to adulthood Specifically , the audience that is affected primarily by the belief in wishes coming true and happily ever after are young girls the fact that the default ideology in most societies tend toward patriarchy further validates this thinking and even encourages girls to maintain the ideal as they function as members of any community . Whether this phenomenon has brought upon positive effects in the adult lives of these girls...