sofia grows up as a member of the peasant class, as the daughter of a cobbler. when her mother sells shoes to the king, the two fall in love, marry, and sofia is made a princess.
the show revolves around sofia’s adjustment to the life of royalty, and her fundamental differences from her step-sister amber (who was born into the crown) often takes center stage. amber is rude and self-centered, and sofia is kind and giving.
the entire show is about how sofia is too kind to be royal.
