SHEP analysis

S- Disney’s Enchanted (2007) hardly addresses social issues social issues as the film is based upon fantasy rather than actuality. However, it briefly explores love and the complexity of relationships. Giselle his torn between the prince Edward and Robert but Robert is confused about whether he should pursue a relationship with Giselle or Nancy. It is a realistic portrayal of the difficulty of love; they both have to decide to follow their heart or their head. Indirectly, it also tackles social status with Giselle being rich is opposed with Roberts average status. Their attire reflects their social standing Edward’s and Giselle’s flamboyant clothing is contrasted with Robert’s normal jeans or suit. Firstly Giselle frown upon Robert and says ‘you’re not my prince’ clearly she feels she is socially superior. However, as the film progresses the segregated statuses are no longer prevalent and conflicting love paths are solved.

H- Historically this film corresponds to other Disney films sending out similar messages. The film is a parody of previous Disney film so the message being put forward is identical. However, Enchanted has a twist rather than predictably falling in love with the prince Giselle shockingly ends up with Robert. Yet similar to its Disney predecessors Enchanted depicts separate traditional roles; the woman is the domestic Goddess and beautiful whereas the man is not conventionally attractive and is the labourer. This can be considered as outdated as Dunscombe and Marsden suggested that women face the ‘trifle shift’ which entails housework, a job and emotional burdens.

E- It can be interpreted as the film reinforcing capitalistic ideology shown through glamorised image of New York City. In addition, money problems are not addressed and Robert’s house appeared to be extravagant. On the other hand the film portrays builders and a poor tramp so it includes a variety of people from various backgrounds.

P- The film is not political but does convey nationalism and the American dream. It embraces American ideals which presents America a land of opportunities and ignores the negative aspects of American society.