Sarcasm, mockery, and satire are common themes used in “Cinderella.” The reader asks: Why does the author use this writing style? How do these literary elements enhance the author's theme and overall tone? Sexton's use of multiple literary devices demonstrates his beliefs about fairy tales and allows the reader to clearly see the absurdity of these tales. She does not try to make the reader decipher what she wants him to remember from the story, she explains it directly. Thanks to the author using his own hyperbole and satire, the reader is able to see the unrealistic aspects of the original story in a different way. Sexton's comical remarks such as, "That's how it is with amputations." / They don't heal like a wish", add humor and lightness to the