Sunday, 6 December 2009

Disney President choices


















a) Mary Poppins (my real-life character choice). Marry Poppins, is an honest, respectable and kind woman, a governess who is dedicated to her career. Despite her strict ways and smart and sophisticated appearance, she entertains the Bank children by going on adventures. Poppins uses some sarcastic lines which are humorous for the children (and the audience). She has a fun side to her, for instance she enjoys the merry-go-round horse ride and the various characters (real and animated) she meets.
Her magical touch for mostly cleaning, tiding and flying shows that she does not take her powers for granted.
She breaks the usual perception of women not working and earning a living, as she is a Governess. Her friendly and respectful attitude to everyone- from poor to rich people and animals; she is an excellent example for the children to follow, and children of the Disney world. Her communication skills with both real life humans and animated animals and people are a valuable asset to the Disney world.

She can sing too, as well as saying "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious". Always invaluable skills for having the position of President of Disney.


b) Pocahontas (animated character)

If I had to choose an animated President, it would be... Pocahontas, because she is a strong-willed woman, who stands for her own beliefs and values. She is another woman who challenges the traditional representation of women (house wife, cleaning) in Disney and she respects her own culture as well as others. She respects her elder peers, including Grandmother Willow who gives advice and guidance about the choices Pocahontas has to make, her most important advice being to "follow your heart". Although Pocahontas is disloyal to her Father, it is for the good of her tribe and to ultimately make peace between her own tribe and the Englishmen.
Her Father is the leader of the Native American tribe so she could have learnt a number of things about being a leader (how to lead the tribe). Pocahontas also cares about her environment and she could influence the way we look after our own environment.
Either Mary Poppins or Pocahontas would be excellent Presidents as they are reliable, honest and have potentially brilliant leadership skills.

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