Who Are Cinderella's Stepsisters
Cinderella's stepsisters are her father's daughters from a later marriage. They are usually named Anastasia and Drizella in the classic fairy tale and many adaptations. In the story, they live with Cinderella and their mother, Lady Tremaine, after their father remarries.
Personality and Role in the Story
The stepsisters are often portrayed as jealous, spoiled, and unkind toward Cinderella. They mistreat her, force her to do chores, and try to win the prince's attention at the ball. Their behavior contrasts with Cinderella's kindness and patience.
Appearances in Adaptations
The stepsisters appear in many versions of the Cinderella story, from early European folktales to Disney films and modern retellings. In the 1950 Disney animated film, Anastasia and Drizella are memorable comic characters. For more background on the tale, see the Cinderella entry on Britannica.
