What could be the possible motives of Cinderella's step sisters in a dark story?

In a dark version of Cinderella's story, the step sisters were so envious of Cinderella that they locked her in a dark cellar when the prince was coming to find the girl who fit the glass slipper. They thought that by doing so, they could take her place. But their actions were filled with malice. They were never satisfied with what they had and always wanted more, which led to their downfall. Their greed and jealousy were their own undoing.

The step sisters in a Cinderella story are incredibly evil. They constantly bully Cinderella, make her do all the hard work, and try to ruin any chances she has of finding happiness. Their actions are driven by pure selfishness and nastiness.

Another plot could be that the step sisters are very different in terms of their interests. One is into sports and the other is into academics. A school event requires both athletic and intellectual skills to win. They are forced to team up. At first, they struggle because they don't understand each other's worlds. But as they train and study together, they start to appreciate each other's strengths and develop a deeper bond. They end up winning the event and their relationship becomes much stronger.

In the traditional Cinderella story, the stepmother is often just referred to as 'the stepmother' and doesn't have a specific name in some versions.

One dark side could be the emphasis on beauty as the key to success. Cinderella is only noticed by the prince because of her physical beauty. This might send a wrong message that outer appearance is all that matters, ignoring inner qualities like intelligence and kindness.

A 'Dark Cinderella Story' might have Cinderella as a witch herself. She was born with magic but was shunned by her stepfamily. At the ball, she uses her magic to put a spell on everyone there, making them her slaves. The prince is just a pawn in her game. She wants to create a world where magic rules and those who once oppressed her will be at her mercy.

One possible motive could be blackmail. Maybe the dark forces have something on her or her loved ones that forces her to spy for them. Another could be a thirst for knowledge. In the 'Harry Potter' series, Hermione is always eager for knowledge. If she thought the dark side had some unique knowledge or power she couldn't get elsewhere, she might be tempted to side with them, at least as a spy.

One possible motive could be that Harry is tired of the never - ending battle. He might feel that his sacrifice would end the war once and for all and save his friends and the wizarding world. It's a selfless act in a way, as he is willing to give up his own life for the greater good.

The sisters in a Cinderella story can play various roles. Sometimes they're jealous of Cinderella's kindness and beauty, and at other times, they might be pawns of a cruel stepmother. Their actions contribute to the challenges Cinderella faces.

No, not really. The focus is more on Cinderella's situation and how she overcomes it rather than the stepmom's name.