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CINDERELLA

CINDERELLA. THEME. Theme (life lesson) Broken promises don’t carry consequences (Bite the hand that feeds you). THEME. Theme (life lesson) Broken promises do carry consequences (Do not bite the hand that feeds you). EUROPEAN VERSION. Injustice (stepsisters) Reward (godmother)

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CINDERELLA

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  1. CINDERELLA

  2. THEME • Theme (life lesson) • Broken promises don’t carry consequences • (Bite the hand that feeds you)

  3. THEME • Theme (life lesson) • Broken promises do carry consequences • (Do not bite the hand that feeds you)

  4. EUROPEAN VERSION • Injustice (stepsisters) • Reward (godmother) • Promise (curfew) • Broken promise • Lives happily ever after

  5. Native American Version • Injustice (affluent families) • Reward (turkeys) • Promise (curfew) • Broken promise • Lost her friends forever • Accountability (families)

  6. HISTORICAL PARALLELS • Allegory • Nexus between literature and history • Native Americans were hospitable toward Europeans • Europeans betrayed and disenfranchised Native Americans • Relationship between Native Americans and Europeans soured

  7. The Lorax (as allegory) • Which historical figure(s) might the Once-ler represent? The Lorax? Brown Bar-ba-loots? Explain. • Analyze the Once-ler’s motives in the context of European imperialism. • Discuss the historical significance of “crummies in tummies.” • In Native American culture, nature (environment) is paramount. Explain to what extent the Lorax and his friends placed a premium on the environment.

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