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10 знаменитых строк из произведения Cinderella (1697) автора Charles Perrault — дословно, с объяснением смысла и указанием источника.

Чтение: 10 мин

1. 1

   Once there was a gentleman who married, for his second wife, the proudest and most haughty woman that was ever seen.

   Значение: A gentleman’s second marriage introduces a proud stepmother into his daughter’s home.

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2. 2

   However, Cinderella, notwithstanding her mean apparel, was a hundred times handsomer than her sisters, though they were always dressed very richly.

   Значение: Cinderella’s beauty stands out despite her poor clothing, unlike her richly dressed stepsisters.

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   “Well,” said her godmother, “be but a good girl, and I will contrive that thou shalt go.”

   Значение: Her godmother promises to help Cinderella attend the ball, linking that help to good behavior.

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4. 4

   Her godmother scooped out all the inside of it, having left nothing but the rind; which done, she struck it with her wand, and the pumpkin was instantly turned into a fine coach, gilded all over with gold.

   Значение: The fairy godmother transforms an ordinary pumpkin into a magnificent carriage for Cinderella.

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5. 5

   This done, she gave her a pair of glass slippers, the prettiest in the whole world.

   Значение: The fairy godmother completes Cinderella’s transformation by giving her beautiful glass shoes.

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   She promised her godmother she would not fail of leaving the ball before midnight; and then away she drives, scarce able to contain herself for joy.

   Значение: Cinderella joyfully leaves for the ball after promising to return before the magic expires.

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   She left behind one of her glass slippers, which the Prince took up most carefully.

   Значение: Cinderella loses a glass slipper while fleeing, leaving the prince a clue to her identity.

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8. 8

   What they said was very true; for a few days after the King’s son caused it to be proclaimed, by sound of trumpet, that he would marry her whose foot the slipper would just fit.

   Значение: The prince announces that he will marry the woman whose foot fits the slipper.

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   “Let me see if it will not fit me.”

   Значение: Cinderella confidently asks to try the slipper, knowing it belongs to her.

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10. 10

    That she forgave them with all her heart, and desired them always to love her.

    Значение: Cinderella freely forgives her stepsisters and asks for their love rather than seeking revenge.

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Вопросы об этих строках

What happens to Cinderella’s magic at midnight?

Her godmother warns that the carriage, servants, horses, and splendid clothes will return to their original forms. The glass slippers remain unchanged.

What does Cinderella’s forgiveness of her stepsisters mean?

Her forgiveness shows that her kindness survives their cruelty and her rise in status. She chooses reconciliation and later helps both sisters establish comfortable lives.