Saturday, October 24, 2009

Lívia's Outline

Thesis: Cinders and little glass slippers are two symbolic elements present on Cinderella’s fairy tale which allow different possibilities of interpretating the story.

Argument 1: Some symbolic meanings to the expression “to live in the cinders”
Supporting 1: “To live in the cinders” means to be considered inferior in comparison to another sibling.
Supporting 2: Cinderella’s acceptance to live in the cinders and her mother’s death can mean that the cinders represent her mother and she wants to be with her.

Argument 2: Little glass slippers aren’t just little glass slippers.
Supporting 1: The focus on the size of Cinderella’s foot must be a vestige from the east origin of the story.
Supporting 2: Glass is a breakable material; however, it supports Cinderella’s weight.

Refutation:

Counter Argument: A text should be analyzed concerning the literal meaning.

Refutation of counter argument: There are lots of symbolic meanings mainly on fairy tales that help us not only to understand them but also allow us to do various readings.

1 comment:

  1. Livi, my dear, I really think your essay is going to be awesome!

    :D

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