Yes! Thank You, @TheAnimationCommendation

For a 14 year-old girl, she looks like in her 20’s. Then again, I feel that Aurora looked like in her 20’s and not actually 16. The only Disney Princess that actually appeared young to me was probably Eilonwy…oh and Ariel too.

I guess Snow White in many ways was supposed to be the Anti-Daisy Buchanan(of Great Gatsby). While Daisy represented the thrill and hedonism of the roaring 20’s flapper era, Snow White represented a more responsible and grounded ideal needed for inspiring people to make it through the Great Depression which came after. Never thought of this aspect until now. Makes me respect Snow White and what she stood for a little more now. So thanks for your helpful insight, Alissa! 🙂

But since this came out in the 30’s I can see why the story would be about Snow White’s physical journey rather than character development. She’s forced out of her old life and has to fend for herself. But with hard work and optimism she finds a new home and family for herself. I see it as a fairy tale story about re-claiming security and happiness in a time when the future was uncertain and that’s what appealed to people.

The jealous Queen is slowly consumed by her own pride until it physically manifests in her transformation into a hideous hag. In contrast, Snow White seems unaware of her beauty, doesn’t show off or use it to manipulate people. I notice this with Belle who shrugs off when everyone gossips about her. A Disney princess will surely be aesthetically pleasing but a likeable personality rounds out a character too.

Last of all, the evil Queen’s wardrobe and character design set the bar high for Disney baddies. Those flowing purple robes looked fabulous! We’ve been at it on Tumblr about how many Disney villains wear purple as a symbol of royalty and high status or authority to use powerful magic.

Thank you for this! I will definitely have to read that, it sounds so interesting plus I love to know back stories 🙂

-Potential Spoilers!-

Per Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen: “the novel written by Serena Valentino, based on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, that serves as a prequel to the film, telling the story of how The Queen became the villainous woman she was in the film. When her father died the young Queen married the King whom she met at the well by her father’s house, however the King later died in a war against another kingdom. She grows to love Snow White, the King’s daughter, as if she where her own. But when the King’s three witch-like cousins come for a visit they give her the Magic Mirror of which the spirit was that of her dead father. It would serve as a corrupting influence on her throughout the novel. After her husband’s death, the Queen slowly descends into madness. “