Further look at characters and how they have been used

During World War 2 characters were used to convey powerful messages through short animated films. 

The spirit of 43

We looked at a few during a lecture one of which was banned. The banned cartoon was " The spirit of 43” it was an animated cartoon that featured Donald Duck who was trying to decide whether or not to pay he’s taxes. Although he does decide to pay he’s taxes the animation gets very violent and quite bizarre turning enemies into monsters and showing that if you pay your taxes you will help create weapons that will kill your enemies. I think it was banned because some people who saw this would feel like they are creating weapons that were being used to kill other humans in the end of the day enemies or not they are all humans. Another reason the animation may have been banned was because it might have scared the younger generation.                                                        

The spirit of 43

 

Mickey and the beanstalk

I also watched another animation where Donald loses he’s mind which I found quite bizarre.

Mickey and the beanstalk