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and what they “really” intend for its children viewers to inherit. Though made to be somewhat realistic LaCroix Challenges its view of women and their capability. LaCroix article brings consideration to physique, clothing and activeness of Disney princess. Some of her accusations of these Disney films are spot on while others fall short. Though much has changed the features, daintiness, and sometimes activeness of Disney princesses is still the same. LaCroix article appeals to those who are…

Alana One day long ago in a land called Agrabah, there was an 18-year-old girl named Alana and her little monkey friend Abu. Alana is homeless because when she was little her parents were killed so she’s had to fend for herself one way or another. This day started off normal for Alana stealing food for her and Abu, running from the sultan’s guards and sitting up in the abandoned building they call home. At night Alana sits in the window looking at the palace, she sighs and whispers to Abu “…

Dreaming of Miss America There are not many little girls who do not dream of being a princess. As a little girl, one of my favorite things to do was to watch Miss America with my mom. My mom would always say, “That could be you one day.” The pageant was so exciting because it was a night filled with upbeat music, glitzy costumes, and fun performances. My mom and I would always pick out our favorite contestant and cheer her on throughout the show. I kept telling my mom that I wanted to have a…

Spirited Away takes place in Japan. In the movie there is a human world and a spirit world. In order to get to the spirit world, one must arrive at an abandoned theme park and walk through it. When it gets dark, the spirits come out, and one is stuck in the spirit world until they find a way to get out. In the spirit world there is a bathhouse; this is where spirits are cleaned. The main character in Spirited Away is Chihiro, or Sen. At the beginning of the movie, Chihiro is shy and easily…

Steven Wen US History Block 5A 09/10/2014 The difference between “The Wizard of OZ” Movie and Book The first and might the biggest different is that in the movie,the land of OZ is just Dorothy’s dreaming,but in the book,the land of OZ is a real place and she really traveled to that land.The movie show the story as the dream which Dorothy is having,and also the people in her life was showing up as the characters in the dream.In the book,the writer make readers believe that…

When one mentions The Wizard of Oz, it is most likely followed by the repetition of the phrase “there’s no place like home.” Nevertheless, the classic that is The Wizard of Oz is a story that holds dear and true to the young and the old. Because of this deep fascination viewers have with the movie, it sparks wonder and imagination in many people that desire to explore the unknown. The movie features numerous roads, which add to the complete significance of the movie. It may be the presence of…

on Child Development Whelan (2012) stated that princess narratives has been key throughout children’s literature. Hurley (2005) stated that fairy tales, such as Disney Princess narratives play a crucial role in shaping self-image of a child. England, Descartes, and Collier-Meek (2011) claimed that Disney Princess films portray stereotypical presentations of gender roles and have several examples of racism and sexism by having almost every princess have large breast, a small waistline, and a…

“Lions and tigers and bears! Oh my!” (The Wizard of Oz). The Wizard of Oz was one of the many great things to come out of the 1930s. Even through the great depression, humanity still evolved and brought new cultures and inventions throughout the 1930s. Although hard times plagued the people, that didn’t stop them from living their lives. The new inventions and rich culture defined this era. The sources of entertainment, fashion, and inventions kept people going in the rough times of the…

35 thoughts I had while watching the Princess Bride for the first time Everyone tells me that The Princess Bride is one of thoses movies you have to watch before you die. I’m not really a fantasy movie fan, but I have been putting it off too long. 1.This screams 1987 2.Is this based on a book? 3.Were there pirates in the Renaissance? 4.Buttercup for some reason reminds me of Bella from Twilight. 5.Is that Lord Farquaad? 6.Never trust men you find in the woods 7.I guess she…

The Wizard of Oz is one of four books from a series called, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz written by L. Frank Baum. The novel is fairytale known for it relatable content towards the face of modern day society, the boys and girls in America during the early 1900s. The gaping aspects of a young child, Dorothy being the hero of the story captivated the children of both now and then. The Wizard of Oz is take place in a fantasy world geared toward the ending implication that all dreams can be…