Explores concepts surrounding gender presentation, particularly a characters’ transformation towards hegemonic masculinity, in three animated Disney films. Discusses which masculine roles and bodies are considered ‘ideal’ in Disney’s animation. Mostly qualitative approach using rhetorical criticism. Little detailed linguistic analysis but salient scenes from films are discussed critically in terms of visual, aural and kinesic features that the characters present. This thesis would be useful for those interested in a detailed, in-depth critical analysis of idealised, masculine presentation in Disney’s animated films.
McKee, K. M. (2020). Make(over): An integrated rhetorical analysis of masculine transformation in Disney animated film [Doctoral dissertation, Laurentian University]. LU ZONE UL. https://tinyurl.com/2p895m2c