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Chapter 12: Fairy Tales: A Closer Look at "Cinderella" |
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See pages 578–581 of your textbook for a full version of Anne Sexton's poem.
Line 3: Who wins the Irish Sweepstakes.
Irish Sweepstakes—one of the largest lotteries promoted internationally; it was authorized by the Irish government in 1930 to benefit Irish hospitals.
<http://www.britanica.com/eb/article>
Line 9: From diapers to Dior.
Dior—(Christian,1905-1957)—in 1946 he established his main house of couture in Paris. Dior is known mainly for the 1947 New Look which employed narrow shoulders, constricted waist, emphasized bust, and long, wide skirt. His designs represented consistent classic elegance, stressing the feminine look.
<http://en.wikipedia.org>
Line 20: From mops to Bonwit Teller.
Bonwit Teller—(Paul J. 1862-1939)—retail merchant who opened a store in New York City in 1895. In the history of retail trade, the name Bonwit Teller has remained synonymous with high quality in women's apparel.
<http://www.anb.org/articles> (American National Biography Online)
Line 29: but with hearts like blackjacks.
blackjack—a small leather-covered bludgeon with a short flexible shaft or strap, used as a hand weapon, also to coerce by threats. This was a popular weapon used by gangsters because it leaves no marks and the victim bleeds internally; also, a sphalerite or zinc sulfide ore [BLACK + JACK (*impertinent, worthless person); miners term for this worthless mixture of lead ore.]
American Heritage Dictionary, 1969 edition, p137.
Line 32: and walked around looking like Al Jolson.
Al Jolson
<http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/biography/jolson.html>
Line 108: Regular Bobbsey Twins.
Bobbsey Twins
<http://pw2.netcom.com/~drmike99/aboutbobbsey.html>
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