Feminist Lens
This Disney princess, who debuted in a 1991 film, is known for her love of reading and her rejection of the societal expectation to marry the town’s most eligible bachelor.
Belle
This Disney-Pixar film from 2012 features a Scottish princess who defies the traditional expectations of marriage and fights for her right to choose her own path.
Brave
In psychological analysis, this term refers to the fatherly figure who embodies authority and protection, a role often seen in characters like ________ in The Lion King.
Mufasa
This 1997 Disney film is based on a historical figure from Greek mythology and reflects the Renaissance period's fascination with classical antiquity.
Hercules
This 1995 Disney film has been critiqued for its romanticized portrayal of colonialism and its historical inaccuracies in depicting the relationship between Native Americans and European settlers.
historical lens, specifically, Pocahontas
This 2016 film features a Polynesian heroine who is not a princess in the traditional sense and embarks on a journey of self-discovery without a love interest.
Moana
In this 2020 Disney-Pixar film, a young girl defies traditional gender norms by becoming a warrior in a fantasy world inspired by Southeast Asian cultures.
Raya
This psychological concept, explored in The Lion King, refers to the deep-seated guilt and fear associated with ___________ perceived responsibility for a loved one's death.
Simba's
This 2000 Disney film is set in the time of ancient Incan civilization and reflects historical themes related to the Spanish conquest of South America, specifically, Peru.
The Emperors New Grove
This 1992 Disney film set in the Arabian Peninsula has been criticized for its Orientalist portrayal of Middle Eastern culture, reflecting Western stereotypes of the time.
Historical lens, specifically, Alladin
This first Disney princess has been criticized for her passive role, waiting for a prince to rescue her while lying in a glass coffin.
Snow White
This Disney film series, beginning in 2003, features a female pirate who challenges the traditionally male-dominated world of piracy.
Pirates of the Caribbean
This psychological defense mechanism, used by characters like ______ in Frozen, involves pushing away distressing emotions or memories to protect oneself from anxiety.
Elsa
This Disney film set in the South has been criticized for its romanticized portrayal of plantation life and has sparked discussions on race and history.
Princess and the Frog
This psychological concept, explored in The Little Mermaid, refers to the idea that Ariel must change her physical form and lose her voice to fit into a traditional female role.
Gender lens
Critics have noted that this 2013 Disney film subverts the traditional "damsel in distress" narrative by focusing on the bond between two sisters rather than a romantic relationship.
Frozen
This 1998 Disney film features a heroine who disguises herself as a man to fight in the army, challenging traditional gender roles.
Mulan
This psychological theory, often applied in analyzing the Little Mermaids Villain, focuses on the internal conflicts and unconscious desires that drive characters' actions.
Ursula
This 2003 Disney film is set in the early 18th century Caribbean and reflects the historical era of piracy, colonial expansion, and naval warfare.
Pirates of the Caribbean
This term describes the unconscious mind's influence on a character's behavior, which can be seen in the surreal and dreamlike events of Alice in Wonderland.
psychological lens
This 2009 Disney film marked the return of traditional animation and introduced the first Disney princess who owns her own business.
Tiana
This 1992 Disney film has been critiqued for its portrayal of masculinity, with the male protagonist defining his worth through physical strength and heroism.
Aladdin
This psychological lens might view _________ as an exploration of the tension between the desire to remain in a carefree childhood and the inevitable pull toward adulthood.
Peter Pan
This Disney-Pixar film set in Mexico during the Day of the Dead holiday reflects cultural and historical traditions of Mexican society.
Coco
BONUS: NOT A DISNEY MOVIE; HOWEVER, STORY FOLLOWS SOMEONE WILLING TO SACRIFICE THEIR LIFE TO RETURN TO THEIR HOME AND KEEP THE KING OUT.
psychological lens--shrek