Cinderella Story
... They frequently differ with each retelling, especially if the story is retold across cultures or countries. An example of these differences can be found when examining the written versions of Cinderella and comparing the French tale collected by Perrault and the German by the brothers Grimm. ... She, Cinderella, is made to do all the housework, and is not allowed to go to the Royal Ball, where the Prince is hoping to find a wife. However, by magic, Cinderella is granted the means of attending the ball and lovely clothes to go in. ... They dance, but Cinderella has to leave early to get back to the house, and while running from the palace, loses her glass slipper. ... Finally, Cinderella is given a chance and when it fits perfectly, marries the Prince and lives happily ever after. ... Cinderella is very dependent, having to be helped by outer-worldly and unlikely beings, such as a fairy godmother (Perrault) or the grave of her mother and a flock of birds (Grimm).