Synthesis on Disney Princess Movies

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Synthesis on Disney Princess Movies

Disney princess’ movies pass vital lessons to viewers, especially when the audience becomes keen on the message the filmmakers are trying to give. Examples of Disney princess’ movies that tend to pass almost a standard message to viewers include Ron Clements and John Musker’s “The Princess and the Frog” Tony Bancroft and Barry Cook’s “Mulan,” and Nathan Greno and Bryon Howard’s “Tangled.” Viewers learn from the three animations that persons of the feminine gender have the position to take care of their needs and be successful though they may have to partner with men to attain better results.

Even though the three movies have different storylines, they pass almost similar teachings. “The Princess and the Frog” narrates the story of a waitress (Tiana) who has the desire to own her restaurant. Unfortunately, Tiana turns into a frog after she kisses Prince Naveen (a 22-year-old young man) whom she comes to love, and who is already in the form of a frog (Clements and Musker). The two (Tiana and Naveen) become close and promise to marry each other while still in the shape of a frog. A magician (Mama Odie) restores the two into human form and gives Tiana a chance to start a business of her dream. Bancroft and Cook’s movie, on the other hand, narrates the account of Mulan (a 19-year-old girl from China) who opts to disguise as a man to take part in a political war against the Huns. Mulan who takes the place of her father in the fight serves an influential role in helping China win the match (Bancroft and Cook). Lastly, Greno and Howard’s “Tangle,” narrates the tale of Rapunzel who develops the urge to tour the world after spending all her years in a hidden tower (Greno and Howard).

Besides passing similar teachings, the three animations depict the leading female character as a star who achieves something unique. Tiana manages to own a large restaurant which makes her economically stable and this goes contrary to the belief that women cannot be independent, while Mulan helps her country to defeat enemies at war. Mulan’s case is rare because females rarely take part in political wars. Rapunzel on her part manages to escape from the bondage at the tower and also restores Flynn’s life after Gothel kills him. Viewers of the three films note that the primary intention the filmmakers have is to portray the feminine gender as being unique in its way. The film creators seek to pass the impression that even though many consider women to be inferior compared to the masculine gender that is not the case because females can also show outstanding performance. The films call on viewers, mainly male audience, to give women the opportunity to showcase their ability rather than considering them to be unable or ineffective.

Furthermore, the films offer encouragement to women never to lose hope in their actions no matter the difficulty of the situation. Tiana gets the opportunity to venture into the business of her dreams after many years of making wishes, while Muna manages to help her country win the war after several days of confrontation. Rapunzel on her part manages to escape from the tower where Mother Gothel (a lady of evil deeds) hides her since birth. Females and any other viewers for that matter acquire the awareness that even when things do not appear to be working out in line with expectations, it is not right to despair because no one knows what tomorrow holds. The audience and more so women learn that courage and patience are the two important things to hold on when aspiring to get something.

Lastly, even though all the films depict women as being heroines in their ways, viewers realize in all the three instances that the protagonists work together with men to attain their desires. For example, Tiana could not get the chance to start a business of her dreams if it is not for her love for Naveen whom she kisses before turning into a frog. Her condition as a frog gives her the opportunity to meet Mama Odie who gives her good luck for the rest of her life. A similar case is evident in “Mulan” where the protagonist only gets the urge to participate in the fight because of the motivation she gets from her ailing father. Rapunzel on her part manages to escape from the bondage she faces under Mother Gothel because of Flynn who shows her the way out of the place. The three instances teach women that even though it is possible to attain excellent performance when working alone, it is easier to realize better results when working together with men. The three scenarios may also pass the impression that no one can make it on his or her own, and that it is important to make ties to become successful.

The films by Clements and Musker, Bancroft and Barry and Greno and Howard pass the information that people of the feminine gender are not as weak as many people perceive. Tiana in “The Princess and the Frog” attains her dreams of marrying Naveen and starting her restaurant, while Mulan saves her country from intruders. Finally, Rapunzel brings Flynn back to life and also escapes from the bondage at the tower. The happenings in all the three films pass a clear message that women have equal capabilities as men whom many consider being superior.

 

 

 

 

 

Works Cited

Bancroft, Tony and Cook Barry. Mulan. Walt Disney Feature Animation, 1998.

Clements, Ron and Musker John. The Princes and the Frog. Walt Disney Animation Studios, 2009.

Greno, Nathan and Howard Byron. Tangled. Walt Disney Animation Studios, 2010.