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Pinocchio 2022 takeaway Three social themes that the Disney film addressed
By Shrija Ganguly Modified 09 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share The character Jiminy Cricket in Pinocchio (Image via IMDb) Released on September 8, 2022, Pinocchio is an American musical fantasy film directed by Robert Zemeckis. Originally based on Carlo Collodi's The Adventures of Pinocchio, the 2022 live-action version also took inspiration from the 1940 animated film of the same name. The plot revolved around Geppetto, a wood-carver, who carved out a puppet boy and named it Pinocchio. The film chronicled the puppet's journey after he was brought to life by a wishing star. However, to be a real human, he was conditioned with the task of becoming brave, unselfish, and truthful. Read on to learn more about a few underlying social themes in the film. Three social themes that Pinocchio 2022 addressed
The original tale has become a classic over time in children's literature, and has been referred to for drawing various parallels to social topics of relevance. Similarly, the 2022 film highlighted some significant social themes that were hard to miss out on. 1 Manual for child trafficking
Pinocchio's portrayal of child trafficking was to-the-point in that it highlights the intricacies that get children trapped in the circuit and how they are fooled to believe that it was synonymous with having a good time. View this post on Instagram Instagram Post Pleasure Island and the Coachman in the film symbolize the agents of child trafficking. Even the method of kidnapping kids from "the deserted crossroads after dark" points towards kids from underprivileged families as potential victims. Pleasure Island was modeled after an amusement park where children are fed unlimited root beer and are given the leeway to do as they like. It was defined as a place without police, parents, and rules. In the 1940 animated film, the children are intoxicated through a type of cigar. View this post on Instagram Instagram Post While Pinocchio initially enjoyed being on the island, he started feeling scared after witnessing anarchy all around. Smashing glasses, clocks, looting shops with no consequences, and a Degrade School - all seem a part of the manual to become a deviant. The outcome was transforming into donkeys, resulting from possibly spiked drinks, and losing the agency to think or act. Children are loaded onto ships and then trafficked to salt mines. 2 Peer pressure
An important segment from the film was the Coachman's take on peer pressure. This example was well-demonstrated when Pinocchio was peer-pressurized after the he told Evans' character with stained teeth that he did not trust him. Moreover, Coachman called Pinocchio a "killjoy who apparently doesn't believe in having fun," and described Pleasure Island as full of "transformative experiences." View this post on Instagram Instagram Post The ensuing dialogs hinted at the distance that needs to be bridged between children and their parents since returning home came off as an uncool idea. The Coachman then burst out into a song, beginning with, "It's only peer pressure, unless you are not a peer." The Coachman continued, "If you won't be like all these kids, there's nothing for you here." This was a sensitive statement for Pinocchio, who had been trying to fit in ever since he was brought live. Additionally, this also indicates how peer pressure can often hit children in areas that matter to their age the most. "Don't be a party pooper afraid of having fun," the Coachman sang as he took other children into confidence and continued with the words, "Real boys always want more. And real girls always like the real boys more." In Pinocchio's apt portrayal of peer pressure, conscience was scoffed at during adolescence. The protagonist, already reeling from social rejection, gave in to fit within the expectations like a normal human being. 3 Brief focus on school education
Through a couple of situations, the adaptation discussed how formal education in schools was not only linear but also does not necessarily run parallel to one's professional pursuits. View this post on Instagram Instagram Post In the first instance, Pinocchio was interrupted by the fox Honest John while he was on his way to school. When John asked Pinocchio where he was off to, the wooden boy replied. "I am going to school so I can learn a bunch of stuff to be a real boy and make my father proud." Pinocchio's response was a testament to the norm that any "real" member of society was expected to seek formal education from the institutions at their disposal, as it validates their position as social beings. At this point, John uses real and famous polarizing terms that seem to exist at the cost of the other. "Why on earth would you want to be real when you can be famous?" John remarked and turned Pinocchio's attention to the theater as a platform to gain popularity. A second instance followed when Pinocchio reached school and asked Jiminy Cricket to accompany him. Jiminy told his live puppet friend that he was unacceptable at school since he was an insect. He added, "They lump me in with wasps, cockroaches, and termites." The character Jiminy Cricket in the film (Image via IMDb) This was where the film posed an oxymoron instance after Jiminy complained about gravel on the road and what they paid taxes for in prior scenes. This Disney remake made for an exciting watch with enough to read between the lines. Pinocchio is currently streaming on Disney+. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Priya Majumdar × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी