In New Orleans, the divide between rich and poor is evident and it is particularly harder for women to achieve their goals. This divide is demonstrated in Disney’s film, The Princess and the Frog, where the main character, Tiana, struggles to make her dreams a reality as she is not only a women in New Orleans, but is of a lower class. Such characteristics which define her as a person should not discourage her from reaching her goals but unfortunately, her gender and social status results in a difficult journey to success. In The Princess and The Frog, whether one is male or female, rich or poor, Tiana serves as a reminder that it is the individual’s responsibility to change societal expectations.
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looks at a person, in addition to how the person sees themselves. Charlotte, whose father is a business man, is treated like a princess, getting whatever she may desire. An example of this is when Charlotte pleads to Tia to cook for her celebration and Tia does not decline. Charlotte’s behaviour implies that women have it easy however, Tiana is not given this princess treatment and thus demonstrates that women are more than the pretty figure Charlotte makes them out to be. Had Tiana not challenged her role as a woman in New Orleans, her dreams would have remained dreams. For instance, Tiana works two waitressing jobs to earn enough money to start her own restaurant. Despite her efforts, it is acknowledged that a woman cooks and works for others but not to manage a business. This stereotypical belief creates Tia’s role in society which she disregards, rising above titles of waitress and chef to make a change. In terms of Tia’s journey to run her restaurant, it is not always easy for a woman, such as herself, to be taken seriously with the big dreams she has. For example, at the prince’s welcoming party, Tia was told “a little woman of your background would have had your hands full trying to run a business.” In other words, others who have power, particularly males, often discourage women when they try to gain power of their own, however, being swayed by Charlotte’s money and the prince’s royalty, Tia’s journey to get there was not easy. There are things that will tempt and discourage her but they are opportunities for growth. All in all, women are at a disadvantage in New Orleans but it is those like Tiana, who remain strong hearted and determined, to get where they want to be. The class struggle between rich and poor in The Princess and The Frog entices many to dream of a better life, but it is ultimately up to the individual to take control.
Charlotte and her father have plenty of money and are often oblivious to other’s needs due to their own selfishness. For instance, while Charlotte is disappointed that the prince showed up late to her fancy party, Tiana was disappointed about not starting her restaurant. As someone of a higher status, it is demonstrated that she is overwhelmed by luxury, dismissing her friend’s worries and hoping her prince will come instead. However, Tia knows wishing is not enough and that she must work hard since money is not shared amongst all evenly in New Orleans. In the movie, Prince Naveen took advantage of his parent’s wealth, receiving everything he wanted until they stopped supporting him. This signifies that money is indeed a valuable resource and should not be wasted, and while Tiana understood this in saving for her restaurant, Naveen never had to. She was deceived by his status, thinking that since he was the prince, he would have lots of money in turn. For instance, although when she was a child she would not dare kiss a frog, she did when it came to helping herself financially. She was looking for a chance she could take to move her toward success but it shows how manipulative money can be even for a strong-willed character like Tiana. Transforming into frogs, she realizes the friendship created is more powerful than the money she needs in the first place. One’s possession of money can often make life strenuous or easy and it is through how they deal with their financial state that we understand more about their
character. In a world closely focused on a gender- or social-status-determined future, Tia is given many opportunities to make her dreams a reality. Charlotte does not anticipate working since she should be treated like a princess, however, in New Orleans; women like Tia were expected to do household chores. Despite the negative response for a business woman, Tiana did not give up on this dream and knew working hard was the solution. Contrary to this, Charlotte’s higher class influences her to ignore other’s needs while the Prince experienced a similar life in his kingdom. After Tia transforms into a frog, however, she understands its friendship that is irreplaceable, not the money one has. The future should not be limited in terms of one’s gender and social status and one must challenge these beliefs, as Tia did, in order to meet success and grow as a person.
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