Attention. Fairy tales portray the idea that anything is possible for someone, regardless of the person or social class. The fairy tale of Cinderella tells the story of a woman who has nothing in life, but, with help, finds a prince with whom she lives "happily ever after". The fairy tale, however, does not recognize the existence of love between the prince and Cinderella, a fundamental aspect of a relationship. The film Pretty Woman, directed by Garry Marshall, illustrates Cinderella's idea that a man knows what he wants in a woman, but he also knows that he must be in love. In the film, the main character Edward Lewis realizes that Vivian is a woman who fits his lifestyle and who he could be with, but moreover he falls in love with Vivian and the woman she is. This suggests that Garry Marshall was arguing that, in addition to chemistry and compatibility, love must be a factor present in a meaningful relationship. The film Pretty Woman is set in Los Angeles where one of the main characters, Edward Lewis, leaves a party he was attending, only to find himself on Hollywood Boulevard having to stop to ask for directions when he is approached by a prostitute. The prostitute, Vivian Ward, offers him directions to his hotel and ends up accompanying him there. As she is about to check into the hotel, Edward decides to hire Vivian for the night and invites her to his room. The next day Edward asks Vivian if he can hire her for the rest of the week to which Vivian replies that it will cost him. Edward hires Vivian as an "employee" for the entire week for $3,000 dollars. Giving Vivian access to his credit cards, Edward tells Vivian to buy some new clothes so she can change out of her street clothes. Vivian is unsuccessful…he is halfway there…he himself is very compatible and finally realizes his love for her. Even though a person can have all the material objects he wants and can find an equally wealthy woman, happiness is not guaranteed due to these facts. While chemistry and compatibility are a factor in relationships, love is an equally if not more important aspect. Furthermore, love does not discriminate; it does not discriminate based on social class or the material objects one owns. Works Cited Baum, Rob. “Cultural Analysis, Volume 1, 200: After the Ball Is Over: Bringing Cinderella Home.” Socrates.berkeley.edu. December 12, 2010. Web.Kolbenschlag, Madonna. "The Feminist View of 'Cinderella'." Writing and reading across the curriculum (3rd ed.). Glenview: 1988. 562-567. Print.Pretty Woman. Dr Garry Marshall. Perf. Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. Touchstone Pictures, 1990. Film.