03 eLMS Activity 1 (Midterm)
1. Who are the characters in the story? Where are the settings?
1. Cinderella - the kind-hearted and beautiful protagonist of the story who is mistreated by her
stepmother and stepsisters.
2. Fairy Godmother - a magical and kind fairy who helps Cinderella attend the royal ball.
3. Prince Charming - the handsome prince who falls in love with Cinderella at the royal ball.
4. Stepmother - Cinderella's cruel and selfish stepmother who treats her poorly.
5. Stepsisters - Cinderella's two mean stepsisters who also mistreat her.
6. King - the father of Prince Charming who hosts the royal ball.
7. Grand Duke - the prince's advisor who helps him find the owner of the glass slipper.
8. Mice - the mice who befriend Cinderella and help her complete her chores.
9. Birds - the birds who also befriend Cinderella and help her prepare for the ball.
2. Would you know another story similar to the theme of the story? What does the theme of the
story tell us?
1. "Beauty and the Beast" - This is a fairy tale in which a young woman falls in love with a beast who
has been cursed and must learn to love and be loved in return in order to break the curse.
2. "The Little Mermaid" - This is a story about a mermaid who falls in love with a human prince and
makes a deal with a sea witch to give up her tail and live on land in order to be with him.
3. "The Ugly Duckling" - This is a story about a young bird who is ridiculed by his peers for his
appearance but eventually grows up to be a beautiful swan.
The theme of Cinderella is about the power of goodness, perseverance, and kindness. Despite the cruelty
of her stepmother and stepsisters, Cinderella remains patient, resilient, and kind to others, which
ultimately leads to her receiving help from her fairy godmother and finding true love with Prince Charming.
The story teaches us that no matter how difficult our circumstances may be, we should always try to be
kind and good-hearted towards others, and that our goodness will eventually be rewarded.
3. Where do you think the story came from? Who originally wrote the story? Where do you think
the story is derived from?
The most well-known version of the story is the French fairy tale "Cendrillon," which was first published
by Charles Perrault in 1697. Perrault's version of the story includes many of the elements that are now
considered standard in the Cinderella story, such as the fairy godmother and the glass slipper.
4. What are the commonalities and differences from the different versions of the story?
Commonalities:
• A young girl who is mistreated by her stepmother and/or stepsisters.
• The girl receives help from a magical or supernatural being (such as a fairy godmother) who
helps her attend a royal ball or other important event.
• The girl falls in love with a prince or other important person at the event.
• The girl leaves behind a symbol of her identity (such as a glass slipper) that the prince uses to
find her.
• The girl and the prince are reunited and live happily ever after.
Differences:
• The names and identities of the characters vary from version to version.
• The setting and time period can vary widely, from ancient China to medieval Europe to modern-
day New York City.
• The magical helper can take many different forms, such as a fairy, a tree, or a bird.
• The symbol of identity can also vary, such as a ring, a shoe, or a piece of clothing.
• The ending may vary, with some versions featuring a more tragic or ambiguous ending rather
than a happy one.
