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Fashioning Spectacular Bodies: The Affordances of Dress in the 1804 Pantomime of Cinderella; or, The Little Glass Slipper.

The article explores how clothing plays a central role in the narrative and themes of the "Cinderella" story. Topics include the role of fashion in empowering or disempowering characters, the social significance of wardrobe changes in the plot, and the gender dynamics in Perrault's tale, particularl...

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Published in:Marvels & Tales Vol. 38; no. 2; pp. 168 - 187
Main Author: Schacker, Jennifer
Format: Article
Published: Wayne State University Press 2024
Subjects:
Textile industry
Clothing & dress
Cinderella (Tale)
Social status
Fairy tales
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Summary:The article explores how clothing plays a central role in the narrative and themes of the "Cinderella" story. Topics include the role of fashion in empowering or disempowering characters, the social significance of wardrobe changes in the plot, and the gender dynamics in Perrault's tale, particularly focusing on female relationships.