Cinderella is Dead

Several times throughout the novel, Sophia observes that Lille’s culture (created by King Manford) has affected others such as her mother and Erin. What does she mean by this? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Although Sophia and Luke are both “different” in that they are gay, the consequences of simply being who they are aren’t the same, due to their gender. Analyze how gender and sexual orientation intersect to create different experiences for Sophia and Luke, using examples from the text in your answer.

How is Liv’s oppression as a woman in Lille compounded by the oppression she experiences as a member of the working class? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Erin was Sophia’s first girlfriend, but Constance proves a healthier match. What are the reasons for this? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

In the novel, the fairy godmother (Amina) is actually a witch, but this doesn’t mean she’s completely evil. Explore Amina’s moral complexity, using examples from the text.

To overthrow King Manford, Sophia must learn the truth about Cinderella after being fed lies her whole life. What is the significance of seeking truth? Does justice necessarily require truth? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

To what degree is teamwork necessary for Sophia to accomplish her goal of overthrowing King Manford? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Why does the seamstress refuse Sophia’s help, and how do her final words change her legacy?