ENGL 360 Post #4

I am officially shocked! On more than one occasion I have mentioned that these stories are more grotesque than I could have ever imagined. However, I cannot believe that some of the original Cinderella stories were based on her need to escape from a father who loves her in a sexual way. Even the rape in Little Red Riding Hood is slightly understandable because rape is a common (albeit awful) experience. However, the unnatural lust of a biological father is far less common. I have heard of many step fathers molesting their children, but not biological fathers. However, I must realize that those values are of American origin. Who is to say that other cultures do not see that problem more often? My heart goes out to Cinderella and any real children who have experienced this type of unnatural fathering.