The common name for this stock character was popularized by Andrew Lang’s translation of stories by Madame d’Aulnoy that appeared in The Blue Fairy Book and The Green Fairy Book. For 10 points each:
[10h] Name this stock character who, in a Madame d’Aulnoy fairy tale, is transformed into a blue bird who visits and sings with a character trapped in a tower.
ANSWER: Prince Charming [accept King Charming; prompt on prince]
[10m] The name “charming” was inspired by a passage from this author’s published version of “Sleeping Beauty.” This author’s collection Tales from Past Times was translated into English as Mother Goose Tales and includes a popular version of “Puss in Boots.”
ANSWER: Charles Perrault
[10e] Prince Charming is transformed into a blue bird by Mazilla, who serves as an evil version of this stock role for Truitonne. A good version of this stock role helps Cinderella attend the ball with her magic.
ANSWER: fairy godmother [prompt on partial answer]
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