Unhappily ever after : unrealistic portrayal of love in fairy tales : an honors thesis (HONRS 499)

Abstract

This discussion of fairy tales focuses on ten Walt Disney cartoons and how they portray love and male/female relationships. A content analysis using 22 themes was incorporated as the focal point for the discussion. Repeated themes related to relationships were also mentioned and discussed for each cartoon. Finally, a summary of what impression Disney cartoons leave with children is made, integrating content analysis and similar themes.