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How Is Cimorene Justified In Dealing With Dragons

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In the novel, “Dealing with Dragons” written by Patricia C. Wrede, she discusses how a courageous princess named, Cimorene, disappears from the formal Medieval society. More often than not, Cimorene decides to go against the classic act of a princess. Throughout her adventures she faces several mysterious events, and she became a dragon's princess. Cimorene was justified in ignoring the expected social norms of the Medieval society because, women did not have many rights, she wanted to become an independent princess who wanted to make her own decisions, and she was an inspiration towards others.
First and foremost, in the Medieval Times many women did not have very many rights. Women were to abide by the rules given to them, and nothing …show more content…

Also, Cimorene was dedicated to making her own decisions as a princess.The author cites, ”By morning, Cimorene was well outside the city” (12). This is justified in the novel because she was not fond of Prince Therandil, and thought he was quite of an irritation. Cimorene would have been forced to marry someone who did not meet her expectations in a husband; therefore, she made her own decision to leave and start her own life. She did not believe that a planned life was right for her. Moreover the author states, “You must have misunderstood,” Keredwel said severely. “No one volunteers to be a dragon’s princess. It isn’t done.” “Actually, Alianora’s quite right,” Cimorene said as she set the teacups in front of her visitors. “I did volunteer” (66). This further demonstrates how Cimorene is a self-sufficient woman and intends to make her own decisions, as she did when she volunteered to be a also displays how Cimorene was dragon's princess, and when she thought that her dad said she couldn’t fence was humbug. This This also displays how the people in the Medieval society expected a princess to act and abide by the same orders, rather than their own. Cimorene, should be able to acquire her own decisions and she did just that, despite what her parents were telling …show more content…

Cimorene and Alianora’s friendship was slowly brought together by their independent personalities. Eventually, Alianora became tired of the princesses, she associated with named, Hallanna and Keredwel. She later departed from them and assembled a relationship with Cimorene, which is stated in chapter five “...I just wanted to get away from them for a while. I hope you don't mind” (66).This illustrates how she could be her inner self around Cimorene and not have to portray being a “proper princess.” This was beneficial because Alinora is taking advice from Cimorene about being herself. Another example the author uses to express Alinora’s independence, is through her discussion with the Stone Prince, “You won’t mind waiting a while to marry me? I mean, if you’re willing to marry me?”..... “It appeals to me very much.” Alinora said, blushing redder than ever” (203). This displays how Alinora has chosen not to follow society's rules as she has made a resolution to select the person she shall marry instead of being a woman who followed the rules of how she should act, be, and who she married. This was just like Cimorene when she chose not to marry prince Therandil. She is developing these character traits from Cimorene, who as well does not follow royalty directives. All in all, Cimorene inspires others to think for themselves and be

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