Feminist Theory
What does feminist criticism focus on in literature and film?
How women are being represented and how their stereotype and gender roles are limiting their freedom
What skill is Merida known for?
Archery.
What is a good trait about Merida that you think is positive?
Her bravery, and her independence.
What does Marxist criticism focus on?
Its focuses on the haves and have not.
What's the bow and arrow symbolize?
Freedom and Independence.
How are traditional gender roles shown in Brave?
They are shown by women being expected to be proper, obedient, and to be focused on marriage.
What happens to Merida's mom and brothers?
They turn into bears.
What did you learn from this movie?
to go through the road you want to go through, not where everyone expects you to go.
Whats the social class does Merida belongs to?
Upper class.
What does Merida's hair symbolize in the movie?
Her wildness.
How is Merida challenging gender expectations?
She is challenging them by rejecting marriage and choose to have her own independence instead of following tradition.
What traditional expectations does Merida challenge when being placed as a princess?
Arranged marriage
How is this movie different from all the other Disney movies?
It is different because it focuses more on independence rather than romance.
How is the movie showing inequality between groups?
The royal family has power to make decisions while the others have to follow their decisions.
What does Merida's refusal to follow expectations reveal about her?
It reveals that she values her independence over approval.
It represents the struggle between the female independence and societal expectations.
What was the object Merida used to change societal views?
A bow & arrow.
Why might leaders want to control important choices like marriage or alliances?
To keep their power and their influence.
How is being part of the royal family affects a character's role in the story?
They're decisions will have more of an impact on others, and they have more power.
Why is Merida Considered a feminist character?
She is a feminist character since she chooses to prioritize her own choices and she doesn't let societal expectations and tradition control her.