An Analysis of “Disney’s Politically Correct Pocahontas” Sixteen years after premiering as Disney’s thirty-third animated film, Pocahontas still incites excitement and wonder within those who wish for nothing more than to be a Disney princess. As Disney’s most notable attempt at political correctness, Pocahontas was created to entertain while attempting to maintain authenticity in regards to historical accuracy and in its fairness of depicting Native American culture. Jacquelyn Kilpatrick, the author
Disney movies play a major role in body dissatisfaction among young girls. Although one might presume that thin, ideal body types are more present in adult television shows, it has been proven that Disney films contain many body image related messages (Bispo 1). Princesses and other female protagonists are displayed with very slim waists. This unnatural body size portrayed in Disney movies is, unfortunately, what society calls for. The thin, ideal body type has existed in American culture since the
For my response paper I chose write about the Disney movie, Enchanted. This fairy tale aired in November 2007. I chose this fairy tale because it begins as an animated movie and as the plot thickens the animation converts into real world. Enchanted is a modern Disney fairy tale about a young maiden named Giselle, that lives in the forest awaiting to meet the prince of her dreams. One day she is being chased by a giant troll and a prince happens to save her. They harmoniously fall in love and are