Factors affecting crime with

Disney Characters
Alice Bridges-Webb
Scar (The Lion King): Self interest +
political
Scar kills his brother and banishes
his nephew (the heir) to gain
control of the pride lands.
Political: He did not agree with the
laws dictating who inherited the
throne. His actions showed
discontentment with the political
situation in the pride lands and his
actions moved to change the laws
to fit with his views and values.
Self interest: Scar wanted to rule
over the lands and have control of
every animal. He was jealous of his
brother, even though he ruled
fairly. His actions, whilst benefiting
him, did not benefit his society.
Bruce (Finding Nemo): Genetic
Bruce was a serial fish eater who tried to
overcome his problem, using the motto
Fish are friends, not food, however when
he smells the fish blood, despite his best
intentions, he cannot help but try and eat
Dory and Marlin.
Genetic: Bruce, despite his best intentions
and efforts to overcome his problem
through positive steps and with
psychological help, had no control over his
actions when he smelt the fish blood. His
primal instincts took over from his better
judgment and caused him to violently
chase Marlin and Dory. This lack of control
over his actions reflects an inherent evil in
Bruce, something which he has no control
over because it is a part of his genetic
make-up.
Aladdin: Economic
Aladdin was a well meaning young
man, without any intention to hurt
anyone, however his poverty and lack
of government assistant meant he had
to resort to petty stealing in order to
get by and have enough food for him
and his pet monkey.
Economic: Aladdin, despite his morals,
was forced to steal as a result of his
financial situation. His lack of money
and job disadvantaged him
economically and separated him from
the main steam economy, meaning his
stealing was a necessity and without
it, he would not have survived.
Robin Hood: Social
Robin Hood stole money from the
rich and distributed it to the poor.
Social: Robins stealing and selfless
sharing of his spoils do not contain
any elements of self-interest,
however the regulatory with which
he stole and the justifications he
gave it himself and others, saying
the rich were greedy and corrupt
clearly demonstrate a lack of
respect for the law, an attitude
shaped by his upbringing and the
people he surrounds himself with
(such as Friar Tuck) His social
situation shaped his attitude
towards the law.
Rasputin (Anastasia): Political + Self
interest
After his dismissal by Nicholas III, Tsar of
Russia, Rasputin caused the fall of the
Romanov dynasty by way of his dark
powers.
Political: Rasputin was unhappy with the
governmental system by which he was (in
his eyes), unfairly dismissed. His actions
reflect a disagreement with the law and
the way it functions.
Self Interest: Rasputins actions were not
only out of annoyance at the political
system, but also acted as a of of
retribution against the leader, by killing
him and his family. Although he did not
gain any compensation through this course
of action, Rasputin did fulfill his desire for
revenge against the Romanovs.