Cinderella is Dead Quotes

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Do not be silent. Raise your voice. Be a light in the dark.

Cinderella is Dead, written by Kalynn Bayron 

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I was twelve when I told my parents that I would much rather find a princess than a prince. They had gone into a state of panic, from which they emerged with a renewed sense of determination. They told me that in order to survive I would have to hide how I felt. I was never very good at it, and the weight of that mask grows heavier with each passing year. I want nothing more than to cast it aside.

Cinderella is Dead, written by Kalynn Bayron 

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I think sometimes we make the mistake of thinking monsters are abhorrent aberrations, lurking in the darkest recesses, when the truth is far more disturbing. The most monstrous men are those who sit in plain sight, daring you to challenge them.

Cinderella is Dead, written by Kalynn Bayron 

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It's risky...But sometimes that's the only way to get things done. Take the risk, light the fuse. Onward.

Cinderella is Dead, written by Kalynn Bayron 

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The heels of the glittering monstrosities are nearly five inches tall, and the toes are so pointed that a normal human foot could never fill its proportions. “Am I supposed to wear those?” I ask. “Obviously,” my mother says. I’m reminded that this isn’t about what I want or what I like. It’s about what everyone else thinks is best, and I’m not sure how much more of this I can take.

Cinderella is Dead, written by Kalynn Bayron 

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People wear masks so that they can fit in and stay safe. Can you blame them?

Cinderella is Dead, written by Kalynn Bayron 

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What effect do the fairy tales we are told as children have on us? What happens to our view of the world when the characters in these stories don’t look like us or love like us? When do we get to be the heroes of our stories?

Cinderella is Dead, written by Kalynn Bayron 

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The palace underestimates the resourcefulness of women forced into a dark and dangerous place.

Cinderella is Dead, written by Kalynn Bayron 

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“My mother taught me that I am a whole person with or without a husband,” she says emphatically. “Who I am inside and how I treat others are the only things that matter. The same goes for you. Don’t let anybody tell you different.” 

Cinderella is Dead, written by Kalynn Bayron 

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“We put you in a position to succeed in finding a good match. You could have wooed the king himself. You would have been chosen by someone.” My father rubs his forehead, squeezing his eyes closed. “You don’t even know what happened up there! It was worse than anything I could have imagined. Some of those men were older than Grandpa, and some of them were looking for two girls at a time.”

Cinderella is Dead, written by Kalynn Bayron 

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Just outside the palace grounds is the gated section of Eastern Lille, where the highest-ranking members of the aristocracy live. Close enough to the king to make themselves feel special but far enough away so they didn’t get the impression they were equal to him. The people there hoarded their wealth, improving their own lives while the rest of the city fell into decay.

Cinderella is Dead, written by Kalynn Bayron 

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There is always fear, always doubt... The only thing that matters is that you push forward.

Cinderella is Dead, written by Kalynn Bayron 

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When do we get to be the heroes of our stories?

Cinderella is Dead, written by Kalynn Bayron 

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“And you're not lost?" "Maybe I am. But the difference is that I want to be found."

Cinderella is Dead, written by Kalynn Bayron 

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“And you're not lost?" "Maybe I am. But the difference is that I want to be found. I'm not happy pretending everything is fine when I know it's not." "And just who is it that you suppose will find you?" "It'll be me. I will find myself.”

Cinderella is Dead, written by Kalynn Bayron 

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He scratches the top of his head. He is completely confused. “Do you even know how to use a sword? Women aren’t permitted to—” “The pointy end goes in your neck,” Constance snaps.

Cinderella is Dead, written by Kalynn Bayron 

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My father is a good man liv's father is a good man, and even Luke's father seems like a good man. But these good men aren't making the rules. These decent men are turning a blind eye to indecent acts. "If you're not one of the men who would jump at the first chance to put a woman in her place, then I'm not talking about you”

Cinderella is Dead, written by Kalynn Bayron