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The Two Types Of Slavery In Cinderella

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There are two types of slavery exposed in the Cinderella (1950) by the Disney animation. The first one is the type where mutualism can be observed. In mutualism, both of the two persons involve get benefit from each other. The second type of slavery is where only one gets the benefit while the other does not receive anything in return.
The mutualism mentioned can be observed in the relationship between Cinderella and her animal friends. In the first part of the movie, the mice and the birds are shown to help Cinderella prepare her clothes as well as the things she needed while bathing. The group of mice and birds also help Cinderella in preparing her dress for the ball at the palace. Cinderella, in return to her friends’ help, has given the mice and the birds clothes, food, and most especially, kindness. It is clearly seen that in exchange of the service she received from her ‘friends’, she give them what they needed. Both Cinderella and the mice and birds are earning benefits from each other. Thus, the concept of slavery in their relationship is hard to be seen although it exists.
The second type can be observed between Cinderella and Lady Tremaine. Lady Tremaine treated Cinderella as a maid even though …show more content…

To help Gus escape, all the other animals included in the story made efforts to defeat Gus. They succeed because of unity. Relative to the concept of slavery, no one will be slaved if he will not allow it to happen. Although one has the capability to govern others using his power, no one will be under him if others would not recognize him as their dictator. Gus is the representation of Cinderella in this particular scene and Lucifer is the equal of her stepmother. Cinderella has actually the power to go against the wills of her stepmother but she did not revolt. If only she did, she will not be abused for a long period of

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