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Universal Theme Compare/Contrast Essay Prompt:

The two Cinderella stories you've read express the same universal theme. In writing assignments, you will be asked to compare and contrast two works that are similar in some way, such as these two folk tales. 

Write a compare and contrast essay explaining the differences in how the story communicates the same theme in different ways. To do this, you will need to do the following first:

1. Make sure you understand the common message (universal theme) both folk tales express.
2. Identify the similarities and differences in how the tales express the universal theme.
3. Include specific information from the tales to support your ideas.

Remember to state specifically the common universal theme (in your own words) that exists between the two stories. Then provide evidence to support your answer. Your essay should be at least one page in length.