Factors affecting crime with Disney Characters

Alice Bridges-Webb

Scar (The Lion King): Self interest + political

Scar kills his brother and banishes his nephew (the heir) to gain control of the pride lands. Political: He did not agree with the laws dictating who inherited the throne. His actions showed discontentment with the political situation in the pride lands and his actions moved to change the laws to fit with his views and values.Self interest: Scar wanted to rule over the lands and have control of every animal. He was jealous of his brother, even though he ruled fairly. His actions, whilst benefiting him, did not benefit his society.

Bruce (Finding Nemo): GeneticBruce was a serial fish eater who tried to overcome his problem, using the motto “Fish are friends, not food”, however when he smells the fish blood, despite his best intentions, he cannot help but try and eat Dory and Marlin. Genetic: Bruce, despite his best intentions and efforts to overcome his problem through positive steps and with psychological help, had no control over his actions when he smelt the fish blood. His primal instincts took over from his better judgment and caused him to violently chase Marlin and Dory. This lack of control over his actions reflects an inherent evil in Bruce, something which he has no control over because it is a part of his genetic make-up.

Aladdin: EconomicAladdin was a well meaning young man, without any intention to hurt anyone, however his poverty and lack of government assistant meant he had to resort to petty stealing in order to get by and have enough food for him and his pet monkey.Economic: Aladdin, despite his morals, was forced to steal as a result of his financial situation. His lack of money and job disadvantaged him economically and separated him from the main steam economy, meaning his stealing was a necessity and without it, he would not have survived.

Robin Hood: SocialRobin Hood stole money from the rich and distributed it to the poor. Social: Robin’s stealing and selfless sharing of his spoils do not contain any elements of self-interest, however the regulatory with which he stole and the justifications he gave it himself and others, saying the rich were greedy and corrupt clearly demonstrate a lack of respect for the law, an attitude shaped by his upbringing and the people he surrounds himself with (such as Friar Tuck) His social situation shaped his attitude towards the law.

Rasputin (Anastasia): Political + Self interest

After his dismissal by Nicholas III, Tsar of Russia, Rasputin caused the fall of the Romanov dynasty by way of his dark powers.Political: Rasputin was unhappy with the governmental system by which he was (in his eyes), unfairly dismissed. His actions reflect a disagreement with the law and the way it functions.Self Interest: Rasputin’s actions were not only out of annoyance at the political system, but also acted as a of of retribution against the leader, by killing him and his family. Although he did not gain any compensation through this course of action, Rasputin did fulfill his desire for revenge against the Romanovs.