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"It Was All Started by a Mouse" - Examining Animal Representations in Modern Disney Films
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"It Was All Started by a Mouse" - Examining Animal Representations in Modern Disney Films
Yazar:
Farbotko, Mariah, author.
ISBN:
9780355991628
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1 electronic resource (96 pages)
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Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 57-06M(E).
Advisors: Regine Rosenthal Committee members: Anna Minardi; Don Pease.
Özet:
Since the release of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in 1937, Walt Disney Pictures has produced hundreds of films, many of them featuring memorable animal characters. While some of the company's early work has been criticized for a lack of cultural sensitivity, modern Disney films attempt to tell empowering stories that emphasize inclusiveness and respect for all living beings. This thesis specifically explores three Disney films released in 2016 -- Zootopia, Finding Dory, and Pete's Dragon -- and examines how they address current societal issues through the depiction of animals onscreen. Chapter one analyzes U.S. race relations as depicted in Zootopia through notions of anthropomorphism, animal representation, and agency. Chapter two explores the use of wild animals for human entertainment and reveals how growing societal support for the release of captive marine mammals, stemming from the documentary Blackfish, influenced Finding Dory. Chapter three examines cross-species relationships as depicted in Pete's Dragon and cautions against assumed notions of human exceptionalism.
Analysis of the three films revealed Walt Disney Pictures addresses current societal issues through animal images on screen to remove audience barriers to identification; help viewers emotionally connect with the story; create safe spaces where important issues can be addressed; and in some instances, improve animals' positions in society. Disney has established itself as an international entertainment conglomerate, and with the recent acquisition of 21st Century Fox, its influence continues to spread. Recent Disney films tell impactful stories that reflect society's changing values, and it is important to critically examine the messages these films convey about both humans and animals to audiences around the world.
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School code: 0059
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