Cinderella and the Velvet Heels - 900 Words

Cinderella and the Velvet Heels: A Fable Narrative Fables often have their protagonists find success, through acts of kindness from others, or by simply taking action at an opportune time. Indicating that simply being a good person will bring about positive results. However, this tale shall take a different path. It will show where, hard work and determination, will help an individual succeed despite any adversity. Cinderella was a beautiful and happy teenager; however one fateful night tragedy would strike, causing her life to change forever. On that night Cinderella’s parents were caught in a car accident. Her father passed swiftly, while her mother was rushed to the hospital. The doctor regrettably passed along the news to Cinderella†¦show more content†¦This left the seamstress with more time to focus on her work, and in no time she was able to present Cinderella with a gorgeous dress to wear for the prom. Happy with her success Cinderella visited the mall, and saw the perfect pair of velvet heels. She entered the store and asked the manager, â€Å"I don’t have the money, but I’d still like to know. What would it take to get my hands on those† The manager replied, â€Å"I can’t give them to you they are only for display. But perhaps I can lend them to you for a few days. All I would need is a hand sorting out the storeroom.† Eyes beaming Cinderella agreed and went to work neatly organizing the back storeroom. When she was all done the manager was pleased and said, â€Å"Great job, just let me know when you will need them, and they are yours!† Excited Cinderella had everything she thought that she needed. Cinderella told her foster mother, â€Å"I’ve found a beautiful dress and a wonderful pair of shoes. I’m so excited to go to the prom!† Her foster mother visibly displeased said, â€Å"Silly girl, you still don’t know how to dance, and besidesShow MoreRelatedCharles Perrault s Cinderell The Little Glass Slipper872 Words   |  4 Pagesparents and educators find these characters appropriate and harmless to be shown to kids; however, many may argue that these characters have a negative influence on kids. In three different versions of the classic fairy tale Cinderella – Charles Perrault’s â€Å"Cinderella: Or, The Little Glass Slipper,† The Grimm Brothers â€Å"Ashputtle,† and Tanith Lee’s â€Å"When The Clock Strikes,† – The most well- known story of all demonstrates that Princes and princesses do not serve as good role models because theyRead MoreStephen King, Christine - Text Analysis2157 Words   |  9 Pagessetting is Libertyville, Pennsylvania, during the late 1970’s. The monster is the American Dream as embodied in the automobile. King gives Christine all the attributes of a fairy tale for â€Å"postliterate† adolescents. Christine is another fractured â€Å"Cinderella† story, Carrie for boys. Arnie Cunningham, a nearsighted, acne-scarred loser, falls â€Å"in love with† a car, a passionate (red and white) Plymouth Fury, â€Å"one of the long ones with the big fins,† that he names Christine. An automotive godmother, she