Proactivity allows a woman to harness her power with the aspiration of removing female stereotypes and fighting for gender equality. The gender difference perspective examines how women's position in social situations differs from that of men. The Paper Bag Princess, written by Robert Munsch, explores Elizabeth's transgression with social gender roles that display feminist values. The pro-feminist text challenges social norms by illustrating a non-stereotypical vision of Elizabeth and her female emancipation by breaking the traditional gender roles of popular fairy tales. The Paper Bag Princess is a counterpoint to traditional fairy tales about princes and princesses as it shows the characters in altered roles. . Princess Elizabeth challenges the modern view of a hero's masculinity by reversing gender roles when she chooses to save Prince Ronald herself. By taking on and outsmarting the fire-breathing dragon, Princess Elizabeth defies typical princely roles and fairy-tale plots. While lacking Cinderella's elegance, Elizabeth's determination, self-confidence and awareness of her inner being...