A.
Overview a.
Brief summary/info about Disney’s Snow White: who wrote script; when it came out; remastering, etc b.
Thesis: “Snow White is full of rigid gender stereotypes; we deserve a fresh re-telling of this story which makes the protagonist a full being, an active agent with volition, and a complex person rather than a passive, child-like toy of witches and brave princes.”
B.
Background Information a.
Define “stereotype” and explain/summarize female stereotypes in the west: i.
Tom Boy (misbegotten man) ii.
Dumb Blonde iii.
Great Mother iv.
Conniving Bitch
v.
Nature Goddess vi.
Etc. b.
Why stereotypes matter (include excellent quotation found in research)
A.
Close Reading of Film (by scene) i.
Prominent scenes in which female character is rigidly stereotypical
1.
Example: opening scene (summarize scene; describe character and explain how she does/doesn’t fit X type)
2.
Example: meeting the prince (same as above)
3.
Example: temptation by the witch (same as above)
4.
Etc. ii.
Exceptions (scenes which show female character as unique being who shows volition, strength
1.
Example:
2.
Problems with this exception:
3.
Other possible arguments against my thesis, and refutation
B.
Outside Sources (quotations and summaries of historical discussion about the film which support my thesis and help to give my idea authority)
A.
Reaffirm thesis
B.
Forecast (looking ahead; imagining an all- new Snow White)

An alternative way to structure the body of the essay (here I structure the body of the paper by stereotypes rather than by scene):
a.
Close Reading of Film (by specific stereotype) i.
Nature Goddess
1.
Define, describe, and discuss this particular stereotype
2.
Example: opening scene (summarize scene; describe character and explain how she is magically connected to nature) ii.
Daddy’s Girl
1.
Define, describe, and discuss this particular stereotype
2.
Example: meeting the prince (summarize scene and discuss her passivity; how she views prince as almost a parent/father
3.
Example: temptation by the witch (summarize scene and discuss her gullibility) iii.
The Witch/Conniving Bitch
1.
Define, describe, and discuss this particular stereotype
2.
Example: looking in mirror; obsession with appearance; scheming, backscratching, and devious iv.
Good Girl/Bad Girl Dichotomy
1.
Define, describe, and discuss this particular stereotype
2.
Discuss how the film essentially shows just two females: a baby-like daddy’s girl and an evil bitch. No variety; we are lead to believe that there are only two ways to be a woman (notice, by contrast, how distinct and various the male elves are). v.
Exceptions (scenes which show female character as unique being who shows volition, strength
1.
Example:
2.
Problems with this exception:
3.
Other possible arguments against my thesis, and refutation
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