The document compares Walt Disney's animated film Cinderella to the original fairy tale written by Charles Perrault in 1697. Some key differences are discussed, such as Cinderella's father still being alive in Perrault's version, and her glass slipper coming off at the second ball rather than the first. The essay also notes how some of Cinderella's behaviors in Perrault's tale, such as helping the fairy godmother and pretending to be sleepy to deceive her stepsisters, demonstrate traits of a modern independent woman. Overall, the document analyzes similarities and differences between the original fairy tale and later Disney adaptation of Cinderella.