Hattie

Hattie is the daughter of Dame Olga and an unnamed father (most likely deceased and a knight.), the sister of Olive, stepsister of Ella and stepdaughter of Sir Peter. Hattie is considered noble because of her mother's title. Hattie is one of the evil stepsister characters in the story. She is the main antagonist of Ella Enchanted the book, and the first to discover Ella's obedience. Hattie is around 17 when she firsts meets Ella and around 18 at the end of the book. In the film, her age isn’t known and she is the secondary antagonist.

Background
Hattie was born in Kyrria. She was raised to be very selfish, spoiled and vain. Hattie comes from a very wealthy family and is daughter of a Dame. Hattie and her sister Olive are first introduced to Ella at her mother (Lady Eleanor)'s funeral, where she is rude, unsympathetic "and not very comforting". Hattie and Olive force Ella to show them around her manor, where they greedily discuss the value of all the furniture and windows. Hattie and Olive then proceed to consume vast amounts of food from the banquet before leaving. When Ella is forced to go finishing school by her father, she is also has to go with Hattie and Olive, even riding in their carriage. During the trip, Hattie discovers Ella's obedience and uses it against her. Hattie forces Ella to give her Lady Eleanor's valuable necklace, which was something Ella had to remember her mother by. She then proceeds to make Ella a slave and practically starves her on the trip to finishing school. At finishing school Hattie stays in the Daisy Room, and makes friends with Blossom and Delieca. Hattie continues to order Ella around in secret, but Ella takes comfort in her Ayorthian friend, Areida. Hattie cruelly orders Ella to end her friendship with Areida, which makes Ella distraught. Ella reads a letter written by Dame Olga in the magical book given to her by the fairy Mandy which reveals that Hattie wears a wig. Her wig is stolen by Ella in retaliation for her cruelest order, before she runs away. Hattie stays in her room for three days before another wig is sent to her. A week before leaving finishing school, Hattie and Olive are sent news that their mother is to be married to Sir Peter, Ella's father. During the wedding the fairy, Lucinda bestows a gift on the bride and groom, forcing them to love each other eternally. After the wedding, Hattie and her family discover that Sir Peter has lost all his money. Ella is treated very cruelly by her newfound family, because of her recent poverty. Hattie informs Olive and Dame Olga of Ella's obedience. When Sir Peter goes of on a trading trip, his daughter is made a slave. Hattie forces Ella to serve her and her family. When Prince Charmont comes to visit Ella, Hattie, and Olive greet him and Hattie claims Ella is away, but really forces her to stay up in an attic room. Almost a year later Prince Char returns, three balls are held in his honor of him, which Hattie and Olive attend, but Ella only secretly, with a disguise, and fake name 'Lela'. Hattie finds Ella at the ball, and seeing her closeness with Char, lies and claims she is engaged with him. On the third ball, she removes Ella's mask. Hattie and Char discover that Ella is Lela. Ella runs home, but drops one her slippers, and becomes a servant once again. Hattie tries the slipper, but her vast foot isn't even close to fitting the shoe.When Ella is forced to try the slipper on her identity is discovered. At first,Hattie orders Ella not to marry char but later is swayed by her family to order Ella to be Queen to raise their social status. Ella breaks her spell of obedience, and Hattie never marries though her sister does.

Personality
Hattie is altogether a, selfish, cruel, and manipulative young woman. She is a compulsive liar, and a good deal of her lies could get into deep trouble. For example, Hattie blatantly lies that she is engaged to Char. Unlike Olive she is cunning, and is more intelligent. Hattie is secretly very insecure. She wears a wig because she is insecure, and secretly wishes to be beautiful. Hattie is very envious of Ella, because she is"pretty, and brave."She also secretly admires Ella.

Hattie's greatest desire is to be queen.

Physical appearance
Hattie is a rather plump young woman, and most likely tall. Her face notably resembles a rabbit, heightened by her huge buck teeth. Hattie wears a luxurious honey colored wig. Her natural hair is probably thin and curly, like Olive's. She greatly resembles her mother.

Role in film
Hattie’s role in the film is similar to the book. She first meets Ella at the beginning after her mother marries Ella’s father. When Ella’s father leaves on business, Hattie orders Ella to do things and soon she finds out that Ella has to obey every command. She even forces Ella to give her the necklace that her biological mother gave her. One day, Prince Char comes to their town with his Uncle, who is the temporary king. He is a handsome young man and all the women, including Hattie and Olive have a crush on him. Hattie is president of Char’s fan club of women, but is not pleased with it as she wants Char. When the fan club chases after Char, Hattie and Olive stay behind and walk after him. Soon they find Char, who is talking to Ella. Hattie orders Ella away from Char. Hattie smiles at Char, accuses Ella flirting with him and orders her to stop. Hattie says she will be with Char at the coronation and orders Ella and Olive off, much to the latter’s dismay. Hattie, breathing heavily, walks up to Char and flirts with him, but he is uncomfortable and asks her to tell Ella he’ll be in touch with her and hurries away. Frustrated, Hattie desides to get back at Ella and goes after her. Hattie orders Ella to steal some glass shoes on a nearby display, but a guard spots her. Ella starts running and after a long chase he catches her. At home, Dame Olga scolds Ella. Hattie tells Ella to say that it was Areida who told her to steal. So when Dame Olga asks, Ella is forced to say Areida and Dame Olga orders Ella to tell Areida that she couldn't ever see her again. Areida comes to see Ella and Ella says what Dame Olga said. Ella vanishes that evening, and her stepfamily wake up with rashes. Later, an invitation to the Prince's coronation ball arrives for Ella, and Dame Olga presents it to Hattie and Olive. Hattie jumps with joy and faints. At the castle, Hattie and Olive are with a group of other women who are on a tour of the castle. Ella and Char appear and run away. Hattie takes Olive with her to find Edgar. Hattie and Olive are chatting with Edgar. Hattie cruelly tells Edgar that Ella does everything she's told, that she can't help it. In return, Edgar says that Hattie can have Char's hand in marriage when he becomes king, much to Hattie’s delight. Hattie and Olive are present at the coronation ball and Char asks Hattie to dance, much to her delight. As they dance, Char asks Hattie about Ella, but Hattie doesn’t want to talk about her and continues to dance with Char. Hattie makes Char dip her, but Ella arrives and Char drops Hattie. Hattie is present at Char’s crowning but it is interrupted when Ella and a band of elves, giants, and ogres, crash the ceremony and a brawl with Edgar's soldiers ensues. After the fight Ella reveals Edgar’s true intentions to Char and Edgar accidentally knocks himself out. Hattie, overcome with jealousy, rushes up to Ella with Olive and orders her to never kiss Char again. But Ella, who has broken her spell, is delighted to refuse and takes her mother’s necklace back. Hattie runs off with Olive following as everyone laughs. Soon after, Char and Ella are married, much to the envy of Hattie, who prevents Olive from joining Char’s toast.

Personality in film
Hattie is altogether a selfish, cruel, and manipulative young woman. She is a compulsive liar, and a good deal of her lies could get into deep trouble. For example, she tells Olga Areida ordered Ella to steal the glass shoes. Unlike Olive she is cunning, and is more intelligent. Hattie is secretly very insecure. Hattie is very envious of Ella, because she is Char’s crush and later wife.

Hattie's greatest desire is to marry Char.

Physical appearance in film
Hattie is a thin and tall young woman. Her face is more normal, though she smiles widely showing all of her top teeth. Hattie has long flowing blonde hair and greatly resembles her mother.