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Cinderella Phenomenon. By Julie White Tuesday Lab. Origins. Many cultures have Cinderella stories Over 5,000 versions Oral Folktale. Theories. Monogenesis Theory Polygenesis Theory. Well Known Versions. Disney Charles Perrault Brothers Grimm. Common Motifs. Footwear or ring
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Cinderella Phenomenon By Julie White Tuesday Lab
Origins • Many cultures have Cinderella stories • Over 5,000 versions • Oral Folktale
Theories • Monogenesis Theory • Polygenesis Theory
Well Known Versions • Disney • Charles Perrault • Brothers Grimm
Common Motifs • Footwear or ring • Main character is female • Prince or wealthy man • Cruel family member(s) • Supernatural Helper • Central event (ball, party)
Other Versions • Majority are from Asia, the Middle East, and Europe • International Variations • Creative American Retellings
Cinderella Sources • Cinderella Links. 2001. 9 Nov. 2003. http://www.disneycollectors.com/Cinderella_Links/ • Cinderella: The Evolution of a Story. 2000. Monica Stapley. 9 Nov. 2003. http://www.usu.edu/anthro/origins_of_writing/cinderella/ • Deschutes Public Library Website. 9 Nov. 2003 http://www.dpls.lib.or.us/Page.asp?NavID=234 • History of Cinderella. 6 Nov. 2003. Heidi Anne Heiner, SurLaLune Fairy Tales. 9 Nov. 2003. http://www.surlalunefairytales.com/cinderella/history.html • Hurst, Carol Otis. "Variations on Cinderella." Teaching PreK-8 Oct. 1997: 76-79