Many countries have different versions of the fairy tale Cinderella. These stories have been passed down from generation to generation and reflect the culture of that country. Select three countries and compare versions of the tale with the traditional American Walt Disney version. For each story use a Cinderella Archetypical Comparison sheet to collect clues about the culture that produced this story.

Russia		Scotland		Italy		Russia 2
India		Norway		France		Serbia
Vietnam		Denmark		Ireland		Slavic

Analyze the characters.

• Are they powerful, respected, loved, etc?
• What roles do they play in society and by what names are they called?
• What are their occupations and status?
• What virtues are considered desirable?
• How are virtues rewarded?

Analyze the setting of the story.

• What is the weather and climate like?
• What is the geography and terrain of the region?
• What are the houses and communities like?
• What is the tone or mood ?

Examine the details.

• What kind of foods appear in the story?
• Describe the clothing.
• What kind of plant and animal life appears in the story?
• What objects are considered valuable or desirable?
• What is the mode of transportation?
• Describe objects with symbolic meaning.

Think of more questions to ask. Find more clues.