Snow White: The Evolution Of The Disney Princess

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The Disney Princess Evolution
If there 's one thing Disney knows, it 's princesses. But how have they changed over the years? As times change, so do our values. These changes can be seen through the evolution of Disney princesses: the role models of young children for generations. Are the royal ladies shy and safe or bold and daring? Do they spend their days wishing for a prince to come save them, or do they have their own adventures? Their hobbies and talents, abilities and personalities all depend in part on when they were first introduced. Snow White Snow White was the first Disney princess, brought to life in 1937. She is characterized by her overwhelming beauty and kindness, making her “the fairest of them all” both inside …show more content…

The figure of Ariel has captivated many young and old viewers since its 1989 release. Ariel from The Little Mermaid is one of the first creature from folklore to be cast as a Disney Princess. Ariel is independent and thrives of the adventures she goes on. This adventurous spirit is contrary to the behavior required of a princess. Her obsession with the foreign human world is source of conflict with her father, King Triton. She is a character who displays a broad range of emotions. Her naivety and impulsive nature are displayed from the approach she took when signing the contract given to her by Ursula, the antagonist in the story. Ariel is able to overcome the evil witch that was preparing to overthrow her father and was able to find love with a human prince, Eric. Belle was the protagonist in Disney’s 1991 movie Beauty and the Beast. She is the fifth official Disney Princess. Belle lives in a French village with her father who is an inventor. She was an avid reader and was extremely beautiful in her village. Her intelligence was misunderstood by the villagers, who called her "peculiar". Belle never let this fact discourage …show more content…

D1jrw5jterzxwu • 5 days ago Pocahontas is not fearful and instead displays her curious side. Despite almost being attacked, she does not display the xenophobic feelings the rest of her tribe harbor against the white settlers. Rather, she seeks to find peace. Pocahontas is also very wise and forward thinking, as can be seen from her interactions with the settler John Smith. She teaches him about her people and changes his initial view of the Native Americans. Tumblr • 5 days ago Mulan Fa Mulan was the protagonist of Disney’s 1998 animated film Mulan. She is the eighth official Disney Princess and is the only who is of East Asian descent. Mulan is the only child to her father, Fa Zhou, who is a war veteran. As a loving and brave woman, Mulan disguises herself as a man to take her father’s place in the war. Giphy • 3 years ago She becomes one of the strongest soldiers in her unit. Despite her true gender being revealed when she is injured, she is spared the death penalty and continues to go and fight against the Huns. The emperor acknowledged her accomplishments and she is able to return home and reside with her father. Wordpress • 5 days ago