In 1937, Walt Disney Pictures produced its first princess film. Almost seventy-nine years later, a total of twelve Disney princess movies have been completed, with each one bringing a captivating narrative to life. These classic tales feature a female protagonist that aspires to discover herself. Along the way trials are uncovered and, by the conclusion of the story, it makes the princess a better person overall. Villains normally create these obstacles and are an essential part of these movies; without the enemy, there cannot be a hero. These key components shape new fantasies that are still being conceived today.
Disney princess films have contributed greatly to cinematic history. The pioneer for this subgenre, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves …show more content…
In earlier roles the princesses are seen as damsels in distress, who must be rescued by a conveniently close prince. Cinderella is an excellent example: she is forever ensnared by her wicked stepmother and stepsisters until she is freed by marriage to Prince Charming. However, times changed and feminism gained popularity, causing the princesses to rely less upon men and more upon themselves. The Little Mermaid takes the first step by giving Ariel her rebellious and bubbly personality. From then on, the main characters have only become more independent. The latest example, Frozen, does not even give Elsa a male counterpart. Instead, Anna saves her sister by the compassion and true love of …show more content…
Two thirds of the films produced lack at least one, if not two, parental figures. With the absence of a parent comes greater responsibility, driving home the moral to their majorital audience of children. Since the writing team has such a short time period to present not only the storyline, but also life lessons, a death is the fastest way to grab the audience’s attention, both for the message and for entertainment purposes. The death of Ariel’s mother causes King Triton to push his daughter to mature faster, while making the public speculate why and how she
Disney princess films have contributed greatly to cinematic history. The pioneer for this subgenre, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves …show more content…
In earlier roles the princesses are seen as damsels in distress, who must be rescued by a conveniently close prince. Cinderella is an excellent example: she is forever ensnared by her wicked stepmother and stepsisters until she is freed by marriage to Prince Charming. However, times changed and feminism gained popularity, causing the princesses to rely less upon men and more upon themselves. The Little Mermaid takes the first step by giving Ariel her rebellious and bubbly personality. From then on, the main characters have only become more independent. The latest example, Frozen, does not even give Elsa a male counterpart. Instead, Anna saves her sister by the compassion and true love of …show more content…
Two thirds of the films produced lack at least one, if not two, parental figures. With the absence of a parent comes greater responsibility, driving home the moral to their majorital audience of children. Since the writing team has such a short time period to present not only the storyline, but also life lessons, a death is the fastest way to grab the audience’s attention, both for the message and for entertainment purposes. The death of Ariel’s mother causes King Triton to push his daughter to mature faster, while making the public speculate why and how she