Should fairytales have a happy ever after?

The op-ed explores the crucial need for retellings of fairytales to reframe classic stories to empower female characters and challenge traditional gender roles. These retellings would offer a fresh perspective on familiar narratives, moving away from passive damsels in distress to portray women as complex, independent protagonists. The op-ed celebrates retellings as both a creative and cultural shift, emphasizing their importance in inspiring a new generation of readers to question outdated norms and embrace diverse, empowering representations of women in literature.