Why Only ONE Of Cinderella’s Stepsisters Turned Good...

Why Only ONE Of Cinderella’s Stepsisters Turned Good...| Disney’s Cinderella

There is no doubt in the world that Anastasia and Drizella Tremaine coined the term “Evil Step Sisters.” But as time went on in the Cinderella universe, only one of them stayed that way. Anastasia Tremaine was the only member of her immediate family that took a step back from her wickedness and decided to turn her life around in a much more positive way. And although her mother didn’t like the person that she was becoming, it was ultimately for the best and led Anastasia to her true happily ever after.

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[audreytheausllyologist]

Anastasia’s redemption arc was beautifully done. As an adult, I realize Anastasia only participated in her mother’s and sister’s actions because she knew that they would treat her badly and ostracize her if she didn’t.

Lady Tremaine literally brainwashed and manipulated Anastasia and then once she met the Baker, she chose to break the cycle of Lady Tremaine’s abuse. She grew closer with Cinderella too. It was beautiful to watch.

[ClausMichaelFasting]

Someday, i really wish Disney made a spin-off movie or series about Anastasia and the baker and their life after their 'ever after'.

[spkygrl]

I remember absolutely despising the Tremaine sisters, but I realised, when Cinderella isn’t around, Anastasia gets picked on by her sister and mother. She’s mistreated and manipulated too.

[michellecrocker]

I’ll give it to Anastasia. She was wrong to follow the majority in how her stepsister was treated but she eventually grew a spine and told her mother to bug off

[lilithhecataniangoddessesm]

This is for a great and useful message to the public that just because someone’s on the same DNA doesn’t means they’re all the same, Anastasia was brainwashed to act a certain way, but developed a sense of empathy that her sister and mother failed to. Someone can develop empathy while her/his dna family remains sociopaths.

[niana]

Like the king says, “Everyone deserves true love.” And Anastasia is definitely one that deserves such a happy ending like Cinderella.

[Zyra]

It's heavily implied in the 1st film that Lady Tremaine is physically abusive and the 3rd essentially confirms it when Drizella suggests beating Anastasia with a stick. The step sisters show how differently people in the same situation can turn out by what kind of people they meet and help they get.

[Meela]

I was under the impression Anastasia was not quite as mean as drizella. Remember the scene where the stepsisters tore apart Cinderella’s dress? Drizella started it, Anastasia followed after

[Father_of_Death]

I love how Cinderella and Anastasia act like real sisters in the sequels.

[Unanmouz]

I love the idea that someone who was once bad can turn good. Anastasia really deserved that happy ending. Just wished Lady Tremaine would have a change of heart!

[animequeendrawer]

I believe that yes, Anastasia did have some bad qualities with the first movie. But my mother told me:
“We make bad choices in life. That doesn’t mean you have to keep following them. You live and learn from your mistakes.”
We have to remember, Child are not bad by choice but by example. Look at Mitral from Lilo and Stitch. Her father was abusive and had a strong opinion of what was normal AND HE walked out on the family. Anastasia is not different in beginning. But once she learned that there was another way to fight for what you want without being mean or cruel she redeemed herself and took responsibility and did the right thing by telling her mother that her way is not how she wants to live her life.

[angelortiz]

I absolutely love Anastasia's redemption arc because even though she had treated Cinderella like a servant, she turned her whole life around by asking Cinderella for help when she fell in love with the baker. Anastasia had to find someone who would love her for her and she wouldn't marry someone who had wealth but would care for her because Anastasia needed help from Cinderella who in the end was willing to help her and now I see why Anastasia became a kindhearted person just like Cinderella and I'm proud of her for finding true love. Cinderella and Anastasia are two sorts of people who believe that kindness and love are better ways to treat people than being mean to them. The golden rule states in Matthew 7:12 "So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets." God wants everyone to treat others the way we want to be treated because if we do that, we will please God and be blessed by Him.

[narutosbelievin]

You know it’s interesting. Now that I’m older I’ve learned more about history and the fact that they chose to have Lady Tremaine, Anastasia, and Drizella appear as the villains because they wanted to marry the prince for his social status (as well as how they treated Cinderella) is rather interesting. That was extremely common for that time period in history in French aristocracy. It was very rare for people to marry for love, and it would’ve been even rarer for the prince to marry Cinderella who came with no dowry. For him to even associate with her is shocking. Her family was clearly poor because they needed to use Cinderella as their maid, so if they saw her as even lower class than themselves, what should he think? This story was written in 1697. That was a very modern take for the times.

[Stylah]

Oddly enough, there was a film back in the late 90s called Ever After, with Drew Barrymore as Cinderella, where one of the stepsister was actually not "evil." In fact, she was a "victim" of own family's taunting of her weight. Perhaps they clue some clues from that movie, having one sister not so mean, even if it were belated? Just a thought.

[merlinfazbeartheinquisitor]

Anastasia deserves to have a better life in her redemption to make amends to Cinderella.

[aacmbirdzilla]

Even tho it's sad that her sister couldn't see the light and redeem herself as well, I think this is, sadly, the most realistic approach to that situation, just because a rotten apple turned out to be actually good, it doesn't mean that the rest are the same

[paulsmith]

First time a main character in any animated cartoon create two separate timelines for themselves great events to watch. Very glad for Anastasia.

[Ringleader.]

I absolutely love that Anastasia learned her lesson and found the love she was looking for. I mean, good things come to those who change.❤

[pokefan]

Cinderella got her happily ever after through magic, Anastasia got hers through sheer Fate.

how? Cause she met the baker guy BOTH TIMES without magical interference. :D

[musicallydisneyamvs]

As someone with an abusive narcissistic sibling, I’d say toxic people who really want to change/repair will do by choice. Takes work & time. Forgiveness isn’t free but kindness/compassion is.