2025
Dystopian Features in Young Adult Fairy Tale Adaptation Cinder (2012) by Marissa Meyer
ADAMOVÁ, Diana and Veronika NOGOLOVÁBasic information
Original name
Dystopian Features in Young Adult Fairy Tale Adaptation Cinder (2012) by Marissa Meyer
Authors
Edition
1. vyd. Newcastle upon Tyne, Fairy Tales as Social Critique in Adaptations by Women Writers, p. 18-31, 14 pp. 2025
Publisher
Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Other information
Language
English
Type of outcome
Chapter(s) of a specialized book
Field of Study
60206 Specific literatures
Country of publisher
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Confidentiality degree
is not subject to a state or trade secret
Publication form
printed version "print"
Marked to be transferred to RIV
Yes
RIV identification code
RIV/47813059:19240/25:A0001567
Organization unit
Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
ISBN
978-1-0364-4268-2
Keywords in English
fairy tales adaptations; Cinder; Cinderella; young adult literature; dystopia
Tags
Tags
International impact, Reviewed
Changed: 7/1/2026 15:33, PhDr. Diana Adamová, Ph.D.
Abstract
In the original language
This chapter explores the dystopian features in Marissa Meyer's young adult novel Cinder (2012), a fairy tale adaptation set in a futuristic society. The analysis focuses on the genre's characteristics, the novel's setting, and the roles of its characters to establish how it conforms to and diverges from traditional dystopian narratives. In examining the society's technological advancements, oppressive government, and the protagonist's quest for identity, the study highlights the ways in which Cinder employs classic dystopian elements to critique contemporary social issues such as inequality, environmental issues or the use of technology. Furthermore, the paper discusses the significance of the novel's hybrid strategies, such as its integration of science fiction and fairy tale motifs, to appeal to a young adult audience. This synthesis of genres serves as a medium for exploring complex themes of identity, freedom, and resistance, making Cinder a notable contribution to both dystopian literature and young adult fiction.