According to the Foxmovies web site about Ever After (http://www.foxmovies.com/everafter/themovie.html ), “This is not your grandmother's Cinderella.” Andy Tennant, director and co-screenwriter says of the film, "I wanted to tell a very different version of 'Cinderella' because I have two daughters." What kind of Cinderella is Danielle? How does she differ from your grandmother’s Cinderella? Why do you think Tennant wanted to create this particular type of Cinderella?
I think that Tennant wanted to create this particular type of Cinderella (Danielle) because she is the kind of woman or heroine that Tennant wants to see portrayed in his daughters. Danielle has strength and self-confidence. Danielle does not does not depend on the "fairy tale ending" for her happiness. She fights for what she believes in and does not let people's judgements influence her. She is a woman with a mind and a heart. Danielle is unconditionally loyal to her family--doing whatever it takes to keep them together and happy.
Most importantly, Danielle has passion. Henry tells her when they are in the library that she has "more passion from one memory than he has in his entire life." Her passion for life and love and knowledge are (what I believe) drive Henry to keep pursuing her.
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