How Does Tim Burton Use Feminism In Alice In Wonderland
Feminist Theory Approaching Alice in Wonderland
Many people think women are subordinate than men. However, there are those who do not want to demonstrate the characteristics of a stereotypical woman. In the film Alice in
Wonderland, Tim Burton uses the protagonist Alice as a rebellious woman who fights for what she wants. It is evident Burton uses Feminist Theory to help demonstrate how the protagonist grows into a self-reliant woman. Through this, Alice realizes she has to go against the stereotypical gender roles during the Victorian era in order to save Wonderland and her friends.
Due to the time spent in Wonderland, Alice is no longer passive but takes an active role in having a say. To begin, she refuses to be dominated by Bayard and stands up for her thoughts
and …show more content…
In order to leave Wonderland Alice must kill the Jabberwocky. When first hearing this she is determined she will fail in completing this task, but later on, develops special skills that help her believe she can save Wonderland. While slaying the Jabberwocky
Alice tells herself, "Six. And I can slay the Jabberwocky" (Burton). Through Alice's heroic save for Wonderland she goes against the typical female characteristics such as timid, emotional, and passive, and instead becomes an independent and a rational woman. When killing the
Jabberwocky Alice is wearing an armor suit. This is unusual for women to wear during this time period. But when Alice puts on that suit she goes against a patriarchal society and proves that women can lead and be champions as well. Alice justifies by slaying the Jabberwocky that women are capable of jobs other than cooking and cleaning. In addition, the protagonist demonstrates selflessness, when saving Wonderland. Alice illustrates this through risking her life for Wonderland. This act is what society believes only men are capable of. As a result, Alice is a character who chooses not to be a stereotypical woman and instead, she becomes a woman
Many people think women are subordinate than men. However, there are those who do not want to demonstrate the characteristics of a stereotypical woman. In the film Alice in
Wonderland, Tim Burton uses the protagonist Alice as a rebellious woman who fights for what she wants. It is evident Burton uses Feminist Theory to help demonstrate how the protagonist grows into a self-reliant woman. Through this, Alice realizes she has to go against the stereotypical gender roles during the Victorian era in order to save Wonderland and her friends.
Due to the time spent in Wonderland, Alice is no longer passive but takes an active role in having a say. To begin, she refuses to be dominated by Bayard and stands up for her thoughts
and …show more content…
In order to leave Wonderland Alice must kill the Jabberwocky. When first hearing this she is determined she will fail in completing this task, but later on, develops special skills that help her believe she can save Wonderland. While slaying the Jabberwocky
Alice tells herself, "Six. And I can slay the Jabberwocky" (Burton). Through Alice's heroic save for Wonderland she goes against the typical female characteristics such as timid, emotional, and passive, and instead becomes an independent and a rational woman. When killing the
Jabberwocky Alice is wearing an armor suit. This is unusual for women to wear during this time period. But when Alice puts on that suit she goes against a patriarchal society and proves that women can lead and be champions as well. Alice justifies by slaying the Jabberwocky that women are capable of jobs other than cooking and cleaning. In addition, the protagonist demonstrates selflessness, when saving Wonderland. Alice illustrates this through risking her life for Wonderland. This act is what society believes only men are capable of. As a result, Alice is a character who chooses not to be a stereotypical woman and instead, she becomes a woman