Once upon a time there was a girl named Sarah Ann Thomas, also known as Princess “SAT.” Princess SAT had an important test coming up that determined whether she was the right fit to become the Queen of Crownland. The Princess had always had trouble with taking big tests. To make things even more difficult the Princess also doesn’t have available resources to help her prepare for this big test. At an early age, the Princess’ mother, the Queen, had died.…
In both “The Princess Paradox” by James Poniewozik and “Cinderella and Princess Culture” by Peggy Orenstein, the princess culture is agreed upon; however, the authors vary their opinions of how the fairytail dream of pink dresses and sparkly crowns came to be. Poniewozik opens up his article by addressing the “kick-ass culture,” while Orenstein focuses on how princesses have diminished the feeling of confidence and independence that young girls should experience. While some may believe that princesses show the younger generation that females possess the ability to accomplish anything a male can, others believe that this trend aggressively encourages the idea of “perfection” in our modern society. Both “The Princess Paradox” and “Cinderella and Princess Culture” discuss the rules and…
After feminist Peggy Orenstein’s three year old daughter expresses her enjoyment in dressing as Cinderella, Orenstein begins to worry, thinking that dressing as a princess “can undermine girls’ well-being” (Orenstein 327). Wanting to get to the bottom of the princess culture, Orenstein sets out on an investigation, learning that “princesses” are a money-making machine. Through the director of consumer products at Disney, Inc., Andy Mooney, Orenstein is persuaded to think that the princess culture is just a phase; however, she still provides evidence of the dangers of the expectations to be a “princess” in society. In Orenstein’s article “Cinderella and Princess Culture”, appearing in the New York Times, originally titled “What’s Wrong with…
Walt Disney Imagine that you are driving to the coast through Anaheim, California. All of a sudden, you see tall, fast, rollercoasters housed in mountains, crowds of people waiting in line, busses parked everywhere, and hotels circling the park. You think to yourself, “Who invented this attraction? Why did they do it?”…
The Problem With Disney Disney films have had a significant impact in most of our lives. Whether it was “Pinnochio” or “Cinderella”, many of these Disney classics were shown to us during our childhood years. At such a young age, the majority of kids who watch these films will remember specific images that catch their attention; these images will be ingrained into their minds and help impact the way the kids view the world. For instance, while I was in elementary school, I would never lie because I thought that if I did, my nose would grow just like how Pinocchio 's nose did when he lied. Something as small as an animation movie can play an immense role in shaping one’s outlook.…
There eventually will come a time in every parent's life when their child will grow up. Sadly, that time is approaching more rapidly with every generation. In the essay, “Little Girls or Little Women? The Disney Princess Effect”, author Stephanie Hanes goes into detail about how the pressures of society and the media is making little girls feel the need to mature at a quicker rate. She believes that modern movies, magazines, and the internet influence the young minds of little girls into thinking that they need to look and act in a certain way to be considered perfect.…
The Disney princesses are very good role models. Most little girls love to dress up as Disney princesses and there is nothing wrong with that. In the article, “Little Girls or Little Women? The Disney Princess Effect”, Stephanie Hanes argues that the Disney princesses are bad for young girls. She argues that because young girls grow up in a Disney culture they are growing up and maturing faster.…
Fairytales’, being around for several generations, have evolved through time and caught the attention of many folklorists, and demands an explanation of how feminism plays an essential role in today 's culture. Folklorist and author, James Poniewozik wrote, “The Princess Paradox” to raise an attempt to explain the “girls-kick-ass culture” (323). Peggy Orenstein published, “Cinderella and the Princess Culture” to examine and identify the belief of feminism within fairytales. Even though two different authors studied and evaluated the same topic, being feminism in fairytales, their approaches and conclusions on the topic tend to differentiate slightly, but also come to an agreeance in other areas.…
When I was eight years old, my family went on a vacation to Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Being the extravagant woman that she is, my grandmother spared no expense; we stayed in a Disney hotel with a jungle theme and went to the water parks and restaurants. However, the prospect of going to Cinderella's Castle made me most euphoric. I had always loved Disney and had traveled to Disney World once before, but I was too young to truly remember the trip. The world around me was new and exciting, and Cinderella's Castle embodied all of the magic of Walt Disney World.…
The basic plot of a medieval romance includes a knight, that follows the code of chivalry, going on a long and dangerous quest in order to save a lady that he loves or has high regards for. On his quest, this knight, slays monsters, competes anonymously in contest, suffers from wounds, and is exposure to the wilderness. Medieval romances often often include the supernatural. In medieval romances, the supernatural originates in magic, spells, and enchantments. The Princess Bride shares a lot in common with medieval romances.…
Why “Happily Ever After” is Ruining our Marriages Imagine the perfect, fairy tale wedding: A dainty bride in a pristine white, flowing dress, a handsome groom clad in an ebony tuxedo, a picturesque flowergirl and ringbearer, the birds chirping and the sun shining, and a carriage waiting to carry away the newlyweds. But after that… then what? Happily ever after? This is the western approach to romance. Americans expect the love that begins with their significant other’s looks, as that is normally how courtship begins, to last “till death do us part.”…
Disney World was a place where dreams come true. When I went to Disney world, it was the time of my life. I remember the trip like it was yesterday. Usually you would have an ordinary breakfast, lunches, and dinners like cereal or chicken, but at Disney had to die for breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and even great desserts. Also at Disney, meeting all of the princesses, Minnie and Mickey, and other characters, were amazing.…
Disclaimer: Anything is RED is not part of the manuscript. Cover Page: Title and Princess Summer Blowing a Bubble Dedication Page: I dedicate this book to Tony, Summer and Savannah- the adventures are just beginning. I love you. Always and Forever.…
Having the opportunity to be a homecoming princess my senior year has been one of my favorite memories yet. Going into the whole ordeal, I wouldn’t have ever, in a million years, imagined how much stress this process would cause me. I was determined to extravagant for my big night. Everything started falling into place, piece by piece. I wouldn’t change the experience for anything, and the results were pretty stellar as well.…
What comes to mind when one thinks of Cinderella? Perhaps a kind-hearted, compassionate, mistreated girl, who was rewarded with a happily ever after; complete with a handsome prince and an escape from what was meant to be her destiny. Or perhaps she is an idol of what we want to be someday? Abused by her stepfamily, pitied by her animal friends, and “saved” from her own fate -- Cinderella -- the girl who turns rags to riches and pauper to princess overnight. Cinderella is known as one of the most prominent characters in the entire fairy tale world, leaving her mark on young children, giving them her representation of the world through her tale, and evolves through history to become one of the most widely recognized fairy tale characters of…