Impact
During this time when no one seemed to think there was anything worth going on for, one beacon of hope shone on the country: Mickey Mouse. He symbolized that they could overcome any obstacle in their path including the depression that they were in. When Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was released in 1937 this idea, to them, was proved. Snow White's triumph over evil without sacrificing what mattered most gave hope to the people when no hope could be found. This transformed the way people looked at life during this hard time.
Several years after the depression, Americans entered World War two with the bombing of Pearl Harbor. During this time animation was used to spread war propaganda. Disney made many short films, movies, and comic books, all of which made the enemy look ridiculous, make America look amazing, or explained how “you” could help win the war. During this time of fear Disney gave people courage, and at least helped Americans laugh, even if it was only for a minute.
Today even the mention of the name Disney fills children and adults alike with glee. It brings to mind wonderful theme parks, and brilliant movies. It fills people with hope for their own happily ever after and gives them courage to stand up for themselves. Each of the movies created by Disney and still created by Disney studios today have great themes that teach anyone who watches them. There are few who wouldn’t recognize Disney’s name, and not just in the United States, but all over the world. He not only revolutionized animation with the invention of the multi-plane camera, but he also revolutionized the way people think. His creations and those of his studio create happiness in people in such great quantities that no other person has ever matched. Many others competed with him after World war two, but he was never truly equaled. He gave hope when there was none and courage when it was sorely needed. He truly transformed the world, and it will never be the same.
Several years after the depression, Americans entered World War two with the bombing of Pearl Harbor. During this time animation was used to spread war propaganda. Disney made many short films, movies, and comic books, all of which made the enemy look ridiculous, make America look amazing, or explained how “you” could help win the war. During this time of fear Disney gave people courage, and at least helped Americans laugh, even if it was only for a minute.
Today even the mention of the name Disney fills children and adults alike with glee. It brings to mind wonderful theme parks, and brilliant movies. It fills people with hope for their own happily ever after and gives them courage to stand up for themselves. Each of the movies created by Disney and still created by Disney studios today have great themes that teach anyone who watches them. There are few who wouldn’t recognize Disney’s name, and not just in the United States, but all over the world. He not only revolutionized animation with the invention of the multi-plane camera, but he also revolutionized the way people think. His creations and those of his studio create happiness in people in such great quantities that no other person has ever matched. Many others competed with him after World war two, but he was never truly equaled. He gave hope when there was none and courage when it was sorely needed. He truly transformed the world, and it will never be the same.