Comments on: Why I Hate Cinderella

By: MerriGoRound

MerriGoRound — Fri, 01 Jul 2016 19:12:00 +0000

Honestly I disagree. I see Disney’s Cinderella as more of an optimist than actually happy with her situation. Trying to find the good in a bad situation is not something that should be condemned. A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes perfectly highlights that facet of her personality while also subtly mentioning her unhappiness (“No matter how much your heart grieves”/”In dreams you will lose your heartaches”). You’ll notice that she never brings her complaints to the attention of her stepfamily and instead keeps them to herself. When she voices them it’s only when she’s alone (well with the mice) as they would only be used as fuel against her. When her only chance to improve her situation is dashed she is devastated and very nearly gives up.

Also let me remind you that at the start of the movie (after the narration of her life before her father’s death) Cinderella has been living under her vindictive Stepmother’s thumb for years, isolated from society. Leaving isn’t a simple thing when your penniless (also no guarantees that anyone would hire her) and know no one other than her family. Staying ensured she had, at the very least, shelter and food to eat.

By: Zev TheClusterLizard

Zev TheClusterLizard — Fri, 27 May 2016 16:57:00 +0000

I need to see that movie!

By: Zev TheClusterLizard

Zev TheClusterLizard — Fri, 27 May 2016 16:56:00 +0000

There are some fantastic versions of the Cinderella tale, but Disney’s isn’t one of them. I hate it for the reasons you stated, but more-so, for how downright cruel the movie is to people who aren’t born perfect. “Remember kids, Cinderella is the good guy because she’s beautiful, has great social skills, and never experiences anger, all without any effort. If you have to make effort to look decent, control your emotions, and learn how to socialize, your’e an ugly stepsister.”

By: anonymous

anonymous — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 16:56:00 +0000

Well, I like Cinderella because I can relate to her due to being mistreated by other people, especially my dad. If you ask me, she stood up for herself in Cinderella III:

By: anonymous

anonymous — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 16:56:00 +0000

Sometimes you have to fight back whether you like it or not, Otherwise, you’ll end up being a victim for the rest of your life.

By: anonymous

anonymous — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 16:55:00 +0000

That’s goody-goody talk .If I’m Cinderella, I would fight back ,especially since I’ve been treated like crap by other people for two long .Hell, I’m glad that Cinderella stuck up for herself in Cinderella III: A Twist in Time.

By: meow point1

meow point1 — Sun, 04 Oct 2015 03:45:00 +0000

The thing is, she can’t be that “scarred” if she’s so jolly, despite the meanness she likes cleaning and fighting back is wrong. Two wrongs don’t make a right.

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I Watched Disney Channels' Descendants So You Don't Have To: Part 2 — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 20:41:06 +0000

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By: Miranda V

Miranda V — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 00:44:00 +0000

You should read Just Ella. I too hate Cinderella because she never does anything for herself. But Just Ella is an under appreciated feminist YA novel, and one that I’ve loved since childhood. A

By: Miranda V

Miranda V — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 00:40:00 +0000

You should read Just Ella. I too hate Cinderella because she never does anything for herself. But Just Ella is an under appreciated feminist YA novel, and one that I’ve loved since childhood. Also, in the Drew Barrymore version the prince shows up only after she has rescued herself!