It has been brought to my attention that our beloved Disney princesses are no longer being considered the role models they once were, as modern feminists have once again dug their claws into condemning traditional femininity.
Snow White is by far one of the most heavily criticized princesses, especially by the woman who is supposed to be playing her in a live action adaptation, Rachel Zegler. Despite her role as the title character, it is clear that Rachel Zegler has no respect for the original film. She claims it is “outdated” due to Snow White’s wish for love and her soft personality. But, may I ask why it is so terrible for someone to dream about love and
being saved by a prince? I know I speak for many women when I say that being taken care of is something rather appealing. Love is the backbone of humanity; should we not all strive to love and be loved?
Additionally, Snow White’s soft personality is the epitome of strength. Keep in mind that Snow White is a victim of abuse; she has every reason to be bitter and closed-off, but she isn’t. Instead, she shows her strength by showing kindness to the people around her and keeping her cheerful demeanor. I mean, her first instinct when entering the dwarves’ cottage is to cook and clean for them out of the goodness of her heart. She is a beautiful example of true femininity. Why is Snow White being criticized for weakness
when she is stronger than the women who hate her?
It seems not even the women of the Disney renaissance are safe, as Keira Knightley once stated in an interview that she would not let her daughter watch The Little Mermaid. “Why is that?” you ask? Well, because apparently Ariel “sold her voice for a man.” Such a comment makes me wonder if Keira Knightley has ever even watched the film herself. If she had, she would know that Ariel’s goal, before she ever laid eyes on Prince Eric, was to explore the human world. In her song, “Part of Your World,” she sings “I want to be where the people are,” not “I want to be where this hot guy is.” I find it odd that a character like Ariel would be criticized by a modern feminist, considering her personality could be viewed as rather progressive: rebellious, stubborn, curious, and independent. But, of course, nothing is good enough for these so called “feminists.”
People like Rachel Zegler and Keira Knightly will never fail to misinterpret the beauty of these stories for shallow activism. However, in reality, these classic princesses are some of the strongest role models for little girls. These tales have stood the test of time for a reason. And while I personally do not support the current state of the Disney company, I will not stand for slander of the creative storytelling that shaped mine and so many others’ childhoods.
-By Miss Sirius Lee
II Thess. 3:17
O I’m a good old rebel, now that’s just what I am. For this “fair land of freedom” I do not care at all. I’m glad I fit against it, I only wish we’d won, And I don’t want no pardon for anything I done.
Very nice to have a fresh female voice blessing ID with her perspective on today’s culture.
Well done.
Well, the Devil is still targeting women in a special way with his deceptions. And men of course still go along with it.