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Post by Silver on Sept 12, 2007 19:52:01 GMT -5
Has anyone told you how intelligent you are? (Sorry if this is random but you seem so authentic, intellectual and sincere in your posts. I admire that in a person and I wish I had more of those qualities)
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Post by Donald Duck on Sept 15, 2007 9:50:58 GMT -5
What do you think of when you hear the word 'Freedom'?
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Post by Briar Rose's Dark Knight on Sept 15, 2007 14:49:34 GMT -5
Has anyone told you how intelligent you are? (Sorry if this is random but you seem so authentic, intellectual and sincere in your posts. I admire that in a person and I wish I had more of those qualities) Thank you. That's very kind of you. I believe that one of the great things about the qualities you mentioned is that they are within our ability to develop. Even if we're not as "smart" as we want to be, we can learn about different subjects that intrigue us through books, libraries, etc. For me I've found that my love for Disney has continued with me because I see the deeper themes that Walt was aiming for in his stories. Too many people see "cartoons" and think that they're automatically for kids only. The truth is that there is tremendous depth in many of Disney's animated classics. Cinderella is not a story about a poor picked on girl who gets lucky. Rather, I see a story about a girl who was kind to others, despite the difficutlies she faced. Strong character forged through the crucible of experience is what made her special and her kindness is why Charming fell in love with her. |
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Post by Briar Rose's Dark Knight on Sept 15, 2007 14:54:08 GMT -5
What do you think of when you hear the word 'Freedom'? That's a loaded question for this history buff. Liberty is usually the first thing that pops into my head. I end up reflecting on the greatness of the American Founding Fathers who were willing to put aside their differences and work for a better system of government in the U.S. I then think of the tremendous sacrifices that many have made both before and since the American founding that enable us to enjoy freedom and liberty today. |
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Post by Silver on Sept 15, 2007 20:25:30 GMT -5
Your welcome by the way. I agree with your statement on how animation is precieved and how it can be precieved. But what would you say to someone who said Disney has a tendency to sugar-coat reality in their films?
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Post by *DVF10* on Sept 15, 2007 23:32:28 GMT -5
Which Disney character do you think you would become best friends with?
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Post by Briar Rose's Dark Knight on Sept 16, 2007 0:56:32 GMT -5
Your welcome by the way. I agree with your statement on how animation is precieved and how it can be precieved. But what would you say to someone who said Disney has a tendency to sugar-coat reality in their films? That is a very good question. I like Walt Disney's response to the question a lot. He noted that many of these stories had been passed down for generations and had indeed already undergone many changes. Disney named the heroine of Sleeping Beauty Aurora, which came from Tchaikovsky's ballet. As far as sugarcoating goes, I think the reality is that we live in a harsh world that doesn't always have "happily ever after." However, Disney's versions of the stories remind us that good will triumph over evil. That triumph happens in God's time, which doesn't always match ours, but if we are good and kind, that triumph will come. In a world full of nonsense and inhumanity, we need to see stories that remind us of the triumph of good over evil. Disney does that. We need to see that a brave prince, undaunted by the seemingly impossible task in front of him can slay the dragon with weapons of righteousness, and then rescue the innocent princess cursed from infancy by an evil woman. We need to see that true love, basic kindness and decency, do indeed, conquer all. |
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Post by Briar Rose's Dark Knight on Sept 16, 2007 1:00:22 GMT -5
Which Disney character do you think you would become best friends with? Four come to mind. Mickey Mouse because of his easygoing nature and the fact that I've been a fan of the Mouse since birth. Goofy because he's just fun. And the last two probably won't surprise people. Aurora and Belle. They each have many of the characteristics that I've always been attracted to in girls. And indeed the girls that I've been good friends with have many of those characteristics. |
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Post by Donald Duck on Sept 19, 2007 2:21:10 GMT -5
How much thought do you put into your answers?
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Post by Silver on Sept 19, 2007 14:14:20 GMT -5
Not including villians, which Disney character do you think is the most flawed?
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Post by Briar Rose's Dark Knight on Sept 19, 2007 19:12:42 GMT -5
How much thought do you put into your answers? It all depends on the nature of the question. A more complex question will get a more complex answer. |
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Post by Briar Rose's Dark Knight on Sept 19, 2007 19:19:16 GMT -5
Not including villians, which Disney character do you think is the most flawed? Probably Ariel. She's very headstrong and doesn't think about the consequences of what she's doing. This is more indicative though of her age than her character though. We all make more than our fair share of decisions that we don't think through when we're young. |
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Post by Pride on Sept 19, 2007 20:54:54 GMT -5
Arg! (this is how I celebrate International talk like a pirate day)
What was your favorite class you took at BYU?
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Post by Briar Rose's Dark Knight on Sept 19, 2007 21:45:05 GMT -5
Political Science 322: Princples of the Founding. It talked about the religous ideals and principles that the American Founding Fathers believed in. I don't know if it's offered anymore since the professor who created and taught the class passed away a year after I took it.
Honorable Mention: Book of Mormon 121 & 122 from Todd Parker. I learned so much in those classes. They were invaluable preparation for my mission.
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Post by Donald Duck on Sept 20, 2007 18:51:29 GMT -5
Why did you decide to join the board?
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