Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Of Mice and Magic: A History of American Animated Cartoons

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Walt Disney Studios - This location is one of the most influential forerunners in the world of animation and was known for producing state of the art and ingenious animated works.

Hollywood - This location was a haven for the up and coming movie industry and was home to Paramount and Universal in 1912.

Kansas City - This location was home to Walt Disney and the site of the animator's first major success.

Walter Lantz Studios - This location was the company founded and operated by a world renowned animator, director, and producer...
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