Rudolph The Red Nosed Peer Analysis

However endearing the story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is, it is a story that blatantly captures a moment in time of palpable prejudices and inequality. Written by Montgomery Ward department store to sell appliances in 1939, it is a testament to what conditions were socially accepted as normal during that time period. Released as a movie in 1964, this story has an explicit lens of bigotry, inequality, and the importance of conforming to society.
From the beginning of the movie with the birth of Rudolph and the discovery of his bright red nose, he was demeaned. Mrs. Donner states we will “simply have to overlook it”, and perhaps “he’ll outgrow it”, Santa sadly retorts “let’s hope so if he hopes to make the sleigh team”. Donner insists they hide the nose so Rudolph will be “a normal buck.” and refers to Rudolph’s nose as a “non-conformity.” They are quick to disguise Rudolph’s nose and hide the truth in order to fit into the social norm. Rudolph’s red nose was so shunned by his father, Donner told him that wearing an uncomfortable wrapping over his …show more content…
It’s a man’s work to pull Santa’s sleigh, although reindeer with antlers during the winter months are female. In the beginning of the movie only male elves working are working at the bench. When Rudolph runs away, Donner rushes out to find him telling Mrs. Donner, “NO, this is man’s work!” Upon Rudolph’s return, Santa has little interest that Rudolph has returned safe and sound, and no concern for the missing does, his worry; under no uncertain circumstances, is getting his sleigh off the ground in two days without Donner. While Mrs. Donner and Clarice leave to look for Rudolph, they consequently end up helpless in the Abominable Snow Monster’s cave. Was this a subconscious or conscious choice to have the females who by stepping out of conformity endanger