Of Mice and Magic: A History of American Animated Cartoons Study Questions & Topics for Discussion

Of Mice and Magic: A History of American Animated Cartoons Topics for Discussion

How might the world of animation been different if Walt Disney had never gone to Hollywood?

Is there a big difference between Goofy and Pluto?

Do you think "Skeleton Dance" was revolutionary or just silly and frivolous?

Walter Lantz's creation of Woody Woodpecker was seen as brilliant. Why do you think this is true or false?

Compare the animated shorts in the silent era to those among the first "talkies."

How did the departure of Ub Iwerks affect Disney?

Why was MGM interested in producing animated features?