MeganFriess

Great article! It is interesting to consider how communication between fans and producers/creators has evolved over time. What was once a limited one-to-many format is now a many-to-many format with social media. Unlimited fans are able to talk to one another and talk to the producers, corporations, show writers, and actors involved with their favorite shows. I think that this is a great way to move media forward when it comes to all forms of representation.

I like how you question what it means to be original in writing. It is interesting how the concept of originality has evolved in Western (American/Western European) culture and its ties with capitalism. Just a couple of centuries ago it was common, even expected, that an author was to borrow or “steal” from other writers and stories. Nowadays, originality is held up as almost a holy grail for a writer to achieve, but other push back against this idea (for example fanfiction writers).

I agree with how the Frozen movies both challenge and adhere to gender stereotypes, but at the same time, I am interested in how the idea of what a Disney princess is and how she should act has changed over time. What comes to mind as I type this is Aurora from Sleeping Beauty in contrast to Anna and Elsa.