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Ever After is my favorite Cinderella retelling, and I think (after reading your smart thoughts here) it might be bc it blends the perseverance and agency so well. Danielle perseveres throughout the whole movie. But we also see the literal “kicking ass” agency (she wrestled with her bf, throws apples at a thief, etc), and her clever/strategizing agency (buying back the servant the stepmom sold off, debating philosophy with the prince, etc). She’s good and whip smart and determined. It’s such a wonderful blend and so easy to root for.

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