Anne Sexton addresses the issue of the "Cinderella Story" you always hear about. She gives a few examples then tells readers a sarcastic version of "Cinderella." However, the story ends with a reality call on line 124 they are "never bothered by diapers or dust..." which is extremely unrealistic. The truth of the matter is, we all have our own story of how something wonderful happens and it seems as though life has improved. Winning the lottery, marrying into wealth, a better career opportunity, or a "fortunate" accident are a few mentioned in this poem as a change in their lives for the better. People need to make their own story happen. Make a life change for yourself to improve your life. I feel as though I've been part of "that kind of story." I had divorced parents, a hateful stepmother, I was the "maid", but then my story came about; I was adopted by my grandparents, given a car, a loving family, and a college education. The story doesn't end there, when every Cinderella feels complete, well, it can't last forever, there has to be a down. My grandfather passed away, I had to move back from college, my grandmother and I lost monthly money, and things were difficult. Then my boyfriend asked me to marry him, my grandmother won a lawsuit, and things were again, "happily ever after" again. Sexton helps her audience realize we make our own story and things do not always end happily ever after. To have a dream, one must understand reality.
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