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Comparing Disney Pros And Cons

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Describe a book, movie, song or other work of art that has been significant to you since you were young and how its meaning has changed for you as you have grown. Curling up in my self-dubbed ‘cocoon’ of blankets and listening to my mom’s nightly bedtime stories are undoubtedly the fondest memories of my childhood. Sitting in either my or my brother’s twin bed (a decision that was rarely easy to make), my brother and I would listen, wide eyed, to whichever book my mom had chosen that night. As a toddler, I adored ABC Disney, a beautiful pop up book full of princess and villains alike; however, special occasions, such as Christmas, called for equally special books. Aunt Claus was among my favorites. As I grew older, the books matured. My mother detailed the stories of Fablehaven, The Pemberwicks, and, not surprisingly, Harry Potter to my brother and me. Each has a special place in my heart; nonetheless, Anne of Green Gables is uniquely my own. This story of an out of place, red-haired girl finding her way in a …show more content…

Anne with an ‘E’ was simply a comforting figure. Still, the lessons Anne learns are critical for a young girl to understand, at least in some unconscious way. Though it took her some time to get there, Anne understood the importance of individuality and drive. Her relentless spirit helped to cultivate my own. The fantastical world of Anne of Green Gables sparked my imaginations and my drive. My emulation of Anne inspired interests in poetry, though “Lady Lazarus” might not have been Anne’s forte. After seeing Anne thrive in and out of a classroom environment, I resolved to do the same. This new resolve is exactly why Anne and strong, female role models are so important in the lives of young girls. I am excited to see the new figureheads of today’s youth include the likes of Katniss Everdeen. Nevertheless, no exemplar can ever surpass Anne, at least in my

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