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Dystopian Features in Young Adult Fairy Tale Adaptation Cinder (2012) by Marissa Meyer

ADAMOVÁ, Diana and Veronika NOGOLOVÁ

Basic information

Original name

Dystopian Features in Young Adult Fairy Tale Adaptation Cinder (2012) by Marissa Meyer

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.