Is it wrong to change classic stories? Disney’s new adaptation of this beloved fairy tale has angered audiences and critics alike. We could be entering a new era of storytelling.
Snow White blasted for going ‘woke’
Modern take: Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy and Sneezy are now called “magical creatures” rather than the seven dwarfs. Glossary
Merciless - Showing no mercy.
CGI - Computer-generated imagery.
Dwarfism - The condition of being of unusually short or small in size, especially on account of a genetic or medical condition.
Desecration - Treating a sacred place, object or belief without the respect it deserves.
Left-wing - A range of beliefs that are the opposite of right-wing ideas. People on the political left usually believe in collective responsibility and the good of society. They often, though not always, support higher taxes and a more active, interventionist government.
Pseudo-progressive - Apparently, but not actually, progressive (in a political sense).
DEI - Diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Woke - Awareness of injustice in society, particularly related to sexism and racism.
BFG - A story by Roald Dahl about a big, friendly giant.
Censorship - Preventing or stopping speech, writing or communication that is considered harmful or "inconvenient".
Precedent - An earlier event that is seen as an example or guide to be considered in later similar circumstances.
Ideology - Set of beliefs.
anti-Semitic - Showing hatred or prejudice towards Jewish people.