Cimorene Dragon Quotes

In the novel, Dealing with Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede, the main character Cimorene,the youngest daughter of the King of Linderwall, faced many problems.Cimorene has six older sisters, her hair is jet black, and is usually wore in braids.She thought being a princess was quite boring so she decided to give herself up to a dragon.Wizards were found on dragon territory and tried to take the crystal ball. They failed and Kazul was crowned the new king and Cimorene and her are moving.Although Alianora, Cimorene’s friend, is really in the middle she is justified but she doesn’t act like a true princess a hundred percent of the time..Cimorene does not follow the social norms like a proper princess and is not justified because a princess wouldn’t

give herself up to a dragon.

Cimorene is not, quite as proper as most princesses.She does what she wants most of the time and doesn’t care about the rules she should be following.This is proven by Cimorene herself, “Well, I’m not a proper princess, then,”Cimorene snapped.(pg.19)She says this when Woraug states that a true princess doesn’t give herself up to a dragon.Woraug and a large bright green dragon also decided Cimorene is not a true princess after and before she stated this quote.Also stated by Cimorene,’’And it would be much more interesting than embroidery and dancing lessons.’’(pg.18)Cimorene states that she doesn’t like embroidery and dancing lessons which most princesses are very fond of.

This also backs up the first quote because when Cimorene says this she is telling the dragons why she wants to be there princess.Most princesses don’t give themselves up to dragons they let the dragons capture

them.

Some may say that Cimorene is just a normal princess who is finding herself this is very well true and also backed up many times in the novel.’’Perhaps i could stay and help you?’’he said reluctantly.’’Oh, we wouldn’t dream of keeping you.Cimorene acts like a princess when she see’s Antorell, while picking fever few. She wants him to leave because she didn’t want Antorell asking questions about why she was there.She says she wouldn’t want him to stay and help her and Alianora because that would be rude to keep him.This is one of the main times where Cimorene acts like a princess and it stands out alot.

Alianora is a princess but does she really act like one.In the novel,’’ Dealing With Dragons,’’Alianora is introdeced when her and two other princesses come to meet Cimorene.

Alianora and Cimorene become instant friends, they did stuff most princesses never do.For example ,’’It sounds like a wonderful idea,’’Alianora said when Cimorene finished.(pg.67)
This is said by Alianora after Cimorene explains she is making a fire proofing spell which most princesses don’t do. Although she does have more manners than Cimorene therefore Alianora is justified.

On the other hand ,Cimorene is not justified as a proper princess and doesn’t follow the social norms often. Although her friend Alianora is still in the middle.’’There!’’Cimorene said when Kazul stopped at last.’’Now we know it works.Aren’t you glad?’’(pg.130)She says this when she is testing out the fire proofing spell with Alianora and then Kazul breathes fire at her.Princesses don’t make spells.In the end Cimorene just doesn’t act like a princess on a regular basis therefore is not

justified.