Cinderella
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Main Characters and Their Development
- Cinderella - the main character of the fairy tale, a kind and hardworking girl who lives with her stepmother and stepsisters who treat her poorly. Despite the difficulties, Cinderella maintains her kindness and faith in the better. With the help of the fairy godmother, she attends the royal ball where she meets the prince. At the end of the tale, Cinderella marries the prince, symbolizing the triumph of kindness and justice.
- Stepmother - a wicked and selfish woman who mistreats Cinderella, forcing her to do all the housework. She favors her own daughters and does everything possible to prevent Cinderella from attending the ball.
- Stepsisters - the stepmother's daughters, who also treat Cinderella poorly. They are arrogant and envious, but ultimately their vanity and arrogance do not bring them happiness.
- Fairy Godmother - a magical being who helps Cinderella attend the ball using magic. She symbolizes the kindness and support that help Cinderella overcome difficulties.
- Prince - a young and kind man who falls in love with Cinderella at the ball. He searches for his beloved after she disappears and eventually finds her to marry her.

Date of publication: 22 February 2025
Last updated: 2 March 2025
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Genre: Children's literature
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