Describe a book, movie, song or other work of art that has been significant to you since you were young and how its meaning has changed for you as you have grown. Curling up in my self-dubbed ‘cocoon’ of blankets and listening to my mom’s nightly bedtime stories are undoubtedly the fondest memories of my childhood. Sitting in either my or my brother’s twin bed (a decision that was rarely easy to make), my brother and I would listen, wide eyed, to whichever book my mom had chosen that night. As a toddler, I adored ABC Disney, a beautiful pop up book full of princess and villains alike; however, special occasions, such as Christmas, called for equally special books. Aunt Claus was among my favorites. As I grew older, the books matured. My mother detailed the stories of Fablehaven, The Pemberwicks, and, not surprisingly, Harry Potter to my brother and me. Each has a special place in my heart; nonetheless, Anne of Green Gables is uniquely my own. This story of an out of place, red-haired girl finding her way in a …show more content…
Anne with an ‘E’ was simply a comforting figure. Still, the lessons Anne learns are critical for a young girl to understand, at least in some unconscious way. Though it took her some time to get there, Anne understood the importance of individuality and drive. Her relentless spirit helped to cultivate my own. The fantastical world of Anne of Green Gables sparked my imaginations and my drive. My emulation of Anne inspired interests in poetry, though “Lady Lazarus” might not have been Anne’s forte. After seeing Anne thrive in and out of a classroom environment, I resolved to do the same. This new resolve is exactly why Anne and strong, female role models are so important in the lives of young girls. I am excited to see the new figureheads of today’s youth include the likes of Katniss Everdeen. Nevertheless, no exemplar can ever surpass Anne, at least in my
At this point, Anne found herself searching for answers. Not only about racial tensions but about her developing body. She was entering a new phase in her life, where
Anne's was a life filled with significant events. The trial and home confinement of her father was the most significant of her childhood. The education she received from her father at this time would prepare her well for her own trial. She had a deep confidence in
Animated films are one of the most entertaining forms of media out there. When it comes to animated films, two major film companies may come to mind: DreamWorks and Disney. For the past couple of years, people have been asking which company is better, and the answer is quite simply Disney. They have better stories, they maintain a certain theme, they are consistent, and extremely successful which is what makes them stand out from other studios and film companies. Of course, DreamWorks has some of these qualities as well, but they are far and few in between.
Anne matures throughout the course of her diary entries, moving from detailed accounts of basic activities to deeper, more profound thoughts about humanity and her own personal nature. “I know what I want, I have a goal, an opinion, I have a religion and love. Let me be myself and then I am satisfied. I know that I’m a woman, a woman with inward strength and plenty of courage.” This shows that Anne matures through the course of her diary, she considers herself as a woman rather than a young girl and sets goals for herself that she wants to achieve. Anne becomes more optimistic even after she feels misunderstood by everyone and feels completely alone.
The princess brandy that Disney started in the 20th century is very iconic. It’s become embedded not just in popular culture but also in American culture. Everywhere you go, whether it be a Target, Toys R Us or Disneyworld you see aisles of little girls who want their moms to buy them Disney princess memorabilia. This includes outfits, wigs, playhouses, tea party sets, costumes, cosmetics and fantasy products. And of course, there are mothers who feel pressure to say no because their little girls who could become a self absorbed superficial princess like Paris Hilton or Regina George. However, in my opinion with
Looking at the surface of the films The Fox and the Hound and Monsters Inc, we probably would not see any similarities whatsoever. This is hardly the case once looking past the animated animals and monsters. The Fox and the Hound, which was released in 1981 by Disney, portrays a fox named Tod and a hound dog named Copper. Even though they grew up together, they are socially supposed to be enemies. They do overcome this stereotype at first as they become best friends and vow to forever. In the end of the film they stay friends, but end up living separate from each other. Each one living in the world that is socially acceptable to each animal. Similarity, Monster Inc., which was released in 2001 by Disney and
Growing up in a family that loves Disneyland, I have had many opportunities to visit Disney parks and watch Disney movies and television shows. My childhood was filled with fairy dust and Mickey Mouse ears. As I got older I learned that the Walt Disney company not only provides fun entertainment, but it also spends large amounts of money to make the lives of others better through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The benefits of Corporate Social Responsibility outweigh the costs. Corporations spend millions of dollars a year on CSR, but receive greater benefits that make the costs of CSR worth it. Corporate Social Responsibility improves companies’ reputation as well as increases total sales and income. When companies incorporate CSR they have better employee and consumer ratings. CSR improves the life and quality of customers as well as the community, which makes for a long-lasting business. The Walt Disney Company is a corporation that focuses strongly on incorporating CSR into their business and making the world a better place. Corporate social responsibility not only profits the company, but it also benefits the organizations they are helping, such as the community, the environment, the economy, employees, customers and the world.
In order for Disney to remain a dominate player within all of its markets, the company must focus on key aspects of its internal environment. Disney must concentrate on aspects such as core competencies, corporate governance, and synergies to assist in forming a sustainable competitive advantage.
The Disney Corporation has had both positive and negative effects on American society. Disney has majorly affected both the youth and adults in America by way they interact with each other, what they expect from each other, and how parents bring up their youth in harsh and unrealistic expectations according to Disney. Disney has fostered a strong sense of imagination in the past, present and future youth of America. This sense of imagination is necessary to the development of children when it comes to success in life and self-confidence. The Disney Corporation knows how to work it’s audience for a profit and mastering that skill has allowed Disney to accumulated billions by advertising and selling fantasies to young children and their parents. It’s also these very ideas that influence what Americans believe our government and policies should be founded on. In “The Mouse That Roared” the author states “Education is never innocent, because it always presupposes a particular view of citizenship, culture, and society. And yet it is this very appeal to innocence, bleached of any semblance of politics, that has become a defining feature in Disney culture and pedagogy” (Giroux 31) This quote defines Disney at large. Disney has created the idea of ‘imagination’ in American society and perpetuates it in everything America does and influences everything America stands. In everyday American life, politics and business, The Disney Corporation has a hand in it.
Disney’s tentpole strategy has been fairly successful throughout the Disney Studios lifetime. Even though this strategy worked in the past it may not be the best strategy moving forward, as there are advantages and disadvantages to this strategy. One advantage of this strategy is that the tentpole films attract movie going customers that think of the movies more as an event rather than just a film they want to see.“A $200 million movie is more likely than a $20 million movie to have elements that appeal to moviegoers--to have special value for them.”, said Horn. Just as with any bet, there could also be a risk and disadvantage. If the film fails, they would both have to take the fall instead of just Disney Studios. “When our
The main characters in Lloyd Alexander’s The Book of Three and J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone would not have completed their task without the help of their female companions, Eilonwy and Hermione, respectively. However, even Eilonwy and Hermione could not have helped their male companions without first looking inwards at their selves and readjusting their attitudes towards Taran and Harry, respectively. The girls both progress and change over the course of their adventures, and these changes are the ones that help them in the end. Without progressing and experiencing their character development, the main goal of the hero could not have been accomplished. The main character would have failed in their journey without their female friend because the main characters of both books possess certain downfalls that are only made positive by the girl’s influence. Both girls’ character developments are dissimilar but ultimately crucial, despite not being the main characters in their respective stories.
Lewis Carroll’s Alice and Frank Baum’s Dorothy are two of the most well-known and well-loved heroines of all time. At first glance, both Alice and Dorothy appear to be rather accurate renditions of actual little girls who embark on their own adventures in strange and fantastical lands. However, closer scrutiny reveals that only one of these characters is a true portrayal of what a little girl is really like, while the other is but a fulfillment of what most girls would only dream of being like.
After I got this far in Doomed Queen Anne, I was just as intrigued and excited as I was when I’d first opened the book. In fact, more excitement and anticipation had built up. That, but also the fact that I also found Anne’s grip on the King’s heart extremely fascinating. It was interesting to read as Anne’s intelligence continued to blossom and captivate King Henry VIII; you don’t see a king plead on his knees for a maiden very often. The book’s plot, characters, and conflicts absorbed my mind quickly as they developed intensely and the action rose between Anne and all those around her; for instance when jealousy provoked competition between Tom Wyatt and King Henry, as they both nonchalantly competed for Anne’s heart. I was impressed all
The endeavour to break free from such limitations is one of the reasons the fandom continues to evolve in their interpretations of who and what Anne represents, with the most recent adaptation from Netflix promising to illustrate the “gritty” and realistic aspects of life. Montgomery demonstrates the belief that the expectations one adopts from reading, or any form of media, may never be attained in real life; such as when Anne describes how she “read about” and “tried to imagine what [diamonds] would be like,” however when she “saw a real diamond in a lady’s ring one day [,] [she] was so disappointed [she] cried.” However, fandom culture has embraced Anne’s life-affirming hope and imaginations in transforming the mundane adventures of Anne Shirley into a story of heart and a voice of courage. As Anne of Green Gables has influenced and inspired generations of readers to live with optimism and hope, the fandom has kept the story of Anne Shirley alive, pertinent and relevant in the world we
The first pages began to unfold Christmas day of 1993 and I was three years old. My mother has gifted me the first book I have remembered reading. The cover is a shade of baby pink with animals and beautiful flowers in the cover. It was heavy and the smell of the brand-new book lingered my room for days. It was such an experience! It is full of colorful illustrations that made it seem like the drawings were jumping out of the page and were alive. It was exhilarating! Every night my mother’s voice takes a different persona as she reads the different characters in the book. Her animated expressions gave life to characters such as the Cinderella, Red Riding hood, Snow White, and Belle. I looked forward to reading rather than seeing it as a chore or as an exercise. As I grew a little older, she started reading the pink book with me rather than just to me. It started from sounding letters and soon enough I am forming my first worlds. Eventually, she just