The Fox And The Hound
Despite The Fox and the Hound’s happy ending, it could still be viewed as a warning to people who are, or are wanting to, form relationships between themselves and a different class. The portrayal of the risks that Todd has to endure after he is released in to the wild imply danger and rejection for those of a lower social standing when attempting to build a bridge between themselves and those considered above them. The negative connotations of these moments, such as Copper snarling and growling at Todd, having been taught to turn on his friend, are just as relevant as the positives. Although the story ultimately reunites the two as allies with a civil relationship, it is clear that their friendship will never be the same again. This emphasises
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There are no humans seen or mentioned within the film, but the anthropomorphic behaviours are still distinct, the most obvious being the ability of speech. As mentioned whilst discussing Lady and the Tramp and The Fox and the Hound, the film demonstrates class differences within the wildlife’s hierarchy. The Lions are royalty and the other animals are the Lion’s people, as is reflected in Hamlet. Simba, the film’s protagonist, is an anthropomorphic representation of Hamlet himself, as both are princes who have lost their fathers due to a jealous uncle. Scar and Mufasa represent the late King Hamlet and Claudius. Both Scar and Claudius become king by murdering their …show more content…
In cases such as Lady and the Tramp and The Fox and the Hound, the plot goes against the social expectation of mixing with those who have a similar social standing and, instead, encourages the idea of socialising with those outside of it. Lady and the Tramp opens up the idea of an entire world that is being missed out on as a result of hierarchal dictations, thus giving the impression that there is more to be gained from experiencing different ways of life even if the result of it is not what was imagined. However, The Fox and the Hound, whilst still encouraging the idea that relationships can be formed across varied levels of hierarchy, also portrays the risk of socialising outside of the known, as do The Lion King and Robin Hood. The Lion King demonstrates the carnage that can come from lack of hierarchy, whilst Robin Hood portrays the way that those of a lower class can be mistreated as a result of their social
There are no humans seen or mentioned within the film, but the anthropomorphic behaviours are still distinct, the most obvious being the ability of speech. As mentioned whilst discussing Lady and the Tramp and The Fox and the Hound, the film demonstrates class differences within the wildlife’s hierarchy. The Lions are royalty and the other animals are the Lion’s people, as is reflected in Hamlet. Simba, the film’s protagonist, is an anthropomorphic representation of Hamlet himself, as both are princes who have lost their fathers due to a jealous uncle. Scar and Mufasa represent the late King Hamlet and Claudius. Both Scar and Claudius become king by murdering their …show more content…
In cases such as Lady and the Tramp and The Fox and the Hound, the plot goes against the social expectation of mixing with those who have a similar social standing and, instead, encourages the idea of socialising with those outside of it. Lady and the Tramp opens up the idea of an entire world that is being missed out on as a result of hierarchal dictations, thus giving the impression that there is more to be gained from experiencing different ways of life even if the result of it is not what was imagined. However, The Fox and the Hound, whilst still encouraging the idea that relationships can be formed across varied levels of hierarchy, also portrays the risk of socialising outside of the known, as do The Lion King and Robin Hood. The Lion King demonstrates the carnage that can come from lack of hierarchy, whilst Robin Hood portrays the way that those of a lower class can be mistreated as a result of their social