While both articles give clear examples and facts that this scene was a symbolic story of rape, both of them are not strong enough evidence wise that this could only mean rape, as it is a perspective. Although in the first article, Hayley Krischer says, “For the reviewers who aren’t happy that Disney brought a rape/recovery element… writer Sady Doyle makes the case that Sleeping Beauty has always been about rape.” She goes on to talk about how in the earliest version of this tale, rape is evident and that is what it is about. However, not everyone views it that way, as Maleficent’s wings being cut off could be portrayed as betrayal. There are many factors that could influence someone’s perspective of this scene, such as whether or not they have been through something similar. I myself have experienced a form of being betrayed, which is why I …show more content…
A lot of people view it that way and do not think about other definitions of true love, such as it being that you care for someone deeply and you would not want them to go through anything that could hurt them, or family wise. The movie very clearly shows this, as it was not Prince Philip that woke Aurora up with a true love’s kiss, but Maleficent when she kissed Aurora’s forehead. Maleficent may not love Aurora as a significant other, but she does love and care for her, which is a form of true love that people neglect. She may have seen her as family as well, although they are not related, she treats her like one of her own. The movie’s portrayal of true love is something that many people should see and learn, as true love should not have a sole definition. It should be expanded in multiple ways, such as caring for someone deeply or family wise. True love goes beyond what people think it is and that should be changed, as it is important to see and feel different types of