Examines differences in female language use of the protagonists in ten Disney princess films from 1937-2010. Considers how their use of language has changed over time. Mostly detailed quantitative analysis of linguistic features, presented in diagrams and figures. Some contextual examples are given. Useful for those interested in how female protagonists’ language use has shifted over time, using the Disney princess films as a basis for analysis.
Kirjavainen, P. (2013). Mirror mirror on the wall, who’s the bluntest of them all? Linguistic shift from Snow White to Rapunzel [Master’s thesis, University of Eastern Finland]. UEF eRepository. https://tinyurl.com/2p8mubsv