“Mirror Mirror On The Wall”

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The website content reflects on the relatability and complexity of fairy tale villains, particularly the Evil Queen, through an empathetic letter that explores her motivations and humanity.

Abstract

The article titled "Mirror Mirror On The Wall" delves into the universal appeal of fairy tale villains, suggesting that their unfiltered nature and relatable struggles make them the most compelling characters in these stories. It presents a hypothetical letter to the Evil Queen from Snow White, acknowledging the queen's cruelty but also her understandable desire to maintain control and secure a happy ending. The letter sympathizes with the queen's traumatic past, her fight to protect her status and beauty, and the irony of her ultimate downfall being her own insecurities. It suggests that the queen's story is more nuanced than portrayed and that her quest for self-assurance resonates with readers, who might find a reflection of their own inner darkness in her character.

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The villains, especially the Evil Queen, are seen as refreshingly honest characters that readers can relate to due to their real and unfiltered nature.
The article posits that the Evil Queen's actions, though harsh, stem from a desire for happiness and a fear of losing her position and beauty, which are understandable human emotions.
The Evil Queen's reliance on magic and external validation, rather than self-belief, is highlighted as a tragic flaw that led to her downfall.
The author believes that the Evil Queen's story is incomplete and that there is more to her character than the traditional narrative reveals.
The article expresses that the Evil Queen's quest for a happy ending and her internal struggle are elements that make her a fascinating character who had the potential for redemption.
It is suggested that everyone has a bit of evil within them, and this shared quality makes the Evil Queen's character even more relatable and sympathetic.

Didn’t we all root for the villains at some point? Be honest. They were the most amusing and the most refreshing characters in all of the fairy tale stories.

Why? Because they are real with no filters to hide behind. They are the characters we readers can all relate to the most. Tell me I’m wrong?

— Now, if you could write a letter to any villain from any story out of the fairy tale book, to whom would it be?

Dear Evil Queen,

Your plan was abosultely cruel (hence you living up to your name), but I understand you doing what you did. Wanting to stay in control and secure the throne, you were fighting for a happy ending that was, unfortunately, never meant to be for you.

All you wanted was happiness and a bright future, who can blame you for doing what you did to find just that?

I cannot argue that planning to kill Snow White was a bit harsh, but blinded by what must have been a traumatizing childhood growing up, you were fighting to hold on to what you had, afraid to lose the only thing that you ever cared about;

Beauty and power.

I can only imagine how beautiful you were, prancing around in your enchanted castle. Although beautiful, it must have been tough ruling as a queen, especially during those times. Of course, you had to make sure people respected you.

The wall you put up around yourself was to protect anyone from invading into your private life, letting no one see your weaknesses to secure your future and a happily ever after. A brilliant plan, and I’m sure it would have worked.

However, your insecurities got the better of you, and at last, the enemy you were fighting was no one but yourself. The lack of trust and faith you had in yourself became your downfall.

Did you really think you were nothing more than a beautiful reflection in the mirror? With a zillion mirrors hanging around the castle, did you really have to turn to magic and ask for an opinion? Wasn’t it more important what you thought of yourself and carry yourself with pride and strength?

We readers never knew your full story because the writers never did share that with us. But I’m sure you have an explanation for what turned you into the character you became.

I’d give you a hug regardless of all that evil and lose my heart doing it I’m sure. Nevertheless, I’d take a chance on you because you fascinate me.

You made the story interesting, and I think more people than you think, were rooting for you to get that wishful happy ending you always wanted so bad.

After all, don’t we all have a little something evil hiding inside of us?

With respect,

Selina