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The characteristics of a "Cinderella"-type story include:

1. A beautiful heroine abused by her family

2. A wicked stepmother (or incestuous father)

3. A magical helper (fish, cow, fairy, etc)

4. A clue to the protagonist's identity (often shoe)

5. A rags-to-riches (or riches-to-rags-to-riches) story arc

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