The Good and Bad Aspects of Disney Movies
analytical Essay
1278 words
The debate over the good and bad aspects of Disney movies has been going on for years. It has become a part of pop culture in a way never expected through things such as YouTube videos and meme’s. While looking at multiple Disney movies may give a wider range of example of both the good and the bad in Disney movies, to help depict the effects the movies actually have on kids it is most beneficial to study just one movie. Zia’s essay argues that Disney movies have a good influence on children by teaching them good life morals. However, one of her examples, Mulan, is not an example of achievement through hard work like Zia explains, but rather a change made through magic, and example of the horrible historical inaccuracies made in Disney movies and the lack of parental respect that they teach children.
Zia’s main point in using Mulan as part of her argument for the good of Disney movies is saying that Mulan is an example of how hard work and determination will pay off in the end. The movie may appear to give this message to young kids but do not forget how she found this courage she needed. However, it is with the help of magic the Mulan accomplishes this great feat. When Mulan left for training her ancestors came alive to help decide what to do to help Mulan. They called on Mushu, a tiny little dragon, to awaken the great dragon to help Mulan conquer the difficulties that lie ahead. When he fails, Mushu himself goes to aid Mulan. I know what you are thinking, Mushu is not magical therefore he is not the reason for Mulan turning into a badass! The truth is Mushu lied to Mulan about being the magical creature that would train her and give her the support she needed to accomplish this incredibly difficult task. Throughout the entire ...
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... argues that Disney movies have a good influence on children by teaching them good life morals. However, one of her examples, Mulan, is not an example of achievement through hard work like Zia explains, but rather a change made through magic, and example of the horrible historical inaccuracies made in Disney movies and the lack of parental respect that they teach children. Mulan is a great story of overcoming the odds and becoming who you truly are, if only the real messages where as honorable.
Works Cited
"Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing and Shenyang." Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing and Shenyang. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 May 2014. .
Mulan. Dir. Barry Cook and Tony Bancroft. Perf. Ming-Na Wen and Eddie Murphy. Walt Disney Feature Animation, 1998. Videocassette.
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how zia's essay argues that disney movies have a good influence on children by teaching them good life morals.
- Analyzes how zia's argument for the good of disney movies is that mulan is an example of how hard work and determination will pay off in the end.
- Analyzes how disney's mulan is based off of the old chinese folktale of hau. the movie depicts her as a girl with no talent or knowledge of weapons and combat, while the legend calls her mau.
- Analyzes how the dreadfully inaccurate time frame of mulan and cultural stereotypes portrayed in the movie reinforce the role both chinese and american's put women into.
- Analyzes how disney movies encourage the utter lack of respect towards parents in mulan. the theme of bringing honor to your family is shown in one of the first scenes in the movie.
- Analyzes how zia's essay argues that disney movies have a good influence on children by teaching them good life morals.
- Explains the imperial palaces of the ming and qing dynasties in beijing and shenyang.
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