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A Study of Female Images in Tangled
- 1 Kunming University of Science and Technology
- 2 Kunming University of Science and Technology
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Abstract
Disney’s classic animated film Tangled is based on an American fairy tale, telling the story of Rapunzel, a fragile girl imprisoned by a witch, who transforms into a brave new-era woman pursuing her own happiness. The protagonist, Rapunzel, relies on her own effort and wisdom, daring to break with conventions and free herself from bondage. The witch, Mother Gothel, is the villainous character in the film, who imprisons Rapunzel in a tower and exploits her magical powers for her own benefit. From the perspective of feminism, this thesis makes a detailed analysis of the female images in Tangled, interprets feminism while analyzing the images, and explores the significance of Disney Princess animated films in spreading feminism. Tangled reflects the oppression of women and the awakening of women’s self-consciousness. Analyzing film and television works in the new era with the help of feminist theories can also help us further analyze women’s thoughts in the new era through the shaping of female roles.
Keywords
Disney animated films, Tangled, female image
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Tian,Y.;Yang,Y. (2024). A Study of Female Images in Tangled. Communications in Humanities Research,34,30-35.
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