Upon reading "Lois the Witch" I can see some sort of take on the Cinderella formula, as Lois' story is very similar to that of Cinderella's. Both are orphans in a sense as they have to go stay with a different family. Both have the form of the evil step mom and evil sister who treats them terrible. Although Lois the Witch has some Cinderella elements it is not the classical Cinderella story. Lois the Witch lacks the element of the glass slipper which is a key ingredient in the Cinderella formula. Along with the element of the glass slipper missing, Lois is not saved at the end of the story. There is a form of the prince in Lois but he fails to save her which ultimately leads to her death.
I see women writers sending the message that women need to get away from being caught up in the fairy tale story where they think some sort of prince will come and save them form their problems. It seems as though the writers have no problem with women having faith in men saving them but they are more focused on getting the message across that women need to fend for themselves and speak of for what it is that they believe in.
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