Analysis Of Maleficent, The Sleeping Beauty '

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The mere thought of “rape” will yield a reasonable reaction from a majority of individuals. With expressions like: how could they? or, what a monster! and countless similar assertions. We often envision a bizarre scene with an unknown intruder on a dark blissful evening, jumping out of an open window and assaulting an unsuspected victim. However, that is not necessarily the case with rape victims. Oftentimes, it is those persons a survivor is familiar with and considers their friends or family that carry out these deplorable acts. In the fairy inspired Maleficent, the 1959 adaptation of the Sleeping Beauty. The scene of Maleficent’s wings being severed by an old friend while unconscious is an analogy for rape. Alluding the sentiments many …show more content…

What was meant as retaliation, in the form of a curse by Maleficent unto Aurora, oddly became the remedy for Maleficent’s redemption. Maleficent developed an affection for Aurora and protected her from danger; although the three pixies sought to care for Aurora they were incapable of such a weighty responsibility. Maleficent carefully watched over Aurora’s childhood innocence. Ironically, reminiscent of Maleficent’s early child hood and adult years. In an effort to save Aurora, Maleficent sought the help of a true love’s kiss, the only way the curse could be reversed. Ultimately, it is Maleficent’s kiss on Aurora’s forehead that spares them both; Maleficent’s protective maternal love for Aurora was sufficient to break the curse. Maleficent, reclaimed her wings, but, much more than the physical she also regained her freedom, trust of others and the cheerful vibrant personality she once had. Comparatively, a survivor of a rape undergoes the same healing process. Recovering in various manners, sometimes even befriending someone that reminds them of who they used to be; prompts the healing process phase. Recuperating from sexual assault is a progressive and continuous process. The survivor will recapture again the feeling of control over their life, despite the disgraceful exploit. As claimed by rape survivor Lillian M.

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