Lorraine's Thoughts: Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister: Part 1 & 2/Discussion

I am a little scatter brained so bare with me!
I am talking about Parts One & Two of Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister by Gregory Maguire.
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[nochokin]

i think the importance of iris..is not that she was ugly...Ruth was ugly...Iris was just plain...not ugly ..so was regular ...not beautiful not ugly ...just the medium For example Clara was strikingly beautiful and Ruth was strikingly ugly...iris didnt get those reaction..people looked over her

[blklacquer]

lol even if in their hearts they know their children are not that attractive lmao but true

[xdarkwingsofdesire6]

Margarethe was more so like any other mother for that time period. She cared for her daughters but brought them up in a very strict style, I felt, to protect them later on--to keep them strong so as they can look after themselves when she passes away. Iris, it seems, was more so plain--as was Ruth, whom was just clumsy and mentally disabled in some way--neither one confirms to the ideals of "beauty" back than, whereas Clara is just so perfect that its an affliction

[dronningmaud]

Love the handmotions

[dronningmaud]

margerit.. her father

[dronningmaud]

there are chapters.. how convenient

[MermaidAlyss87]

In the classic fairytale, Cinderella is born to a rich man. I think a merchant? She only becomes her Stepmother's maid because she and the stepsisters force her to do so with the excuse that she should work for her keep.

I don't remember much because it's been forever since I've read this, but the part where they demand she earn her keep has always stuck in my mind because the father was present at that time and I was thinking "Does this guy not have the balls to stand up for his daughter?'

[Crystalb1976]

I thought at first that Casper was going to be Iris' love interest, but now I'm beginning to think that maybe Casper and the Master have a "special" relationship going on. I really can't wait to keep reading and find out :)

[yvettemadelaine]

This is really interesting. I keep trying to make the Cinderella story fit too, and I think this book is so clever because for instance I never really thought about the mother in the fairytale, other than 'she's mean'. But when you look at Maragethe it's like... well *why* is she so mean, what's wrong with her, and I think you're right, she's going to make Clara's life horrible. But Clara's a jerk. So do we feel bad for her? I don't know. fun though :)

[ATheBluekittenA]

Believeit or not there are some mothers who tell you that: you are ugly you are stupid. It's horrible :( 'cause she's your mom.