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Academic Summary

In her Rhetorical Critical Analysis paper Victoria Lopez did not expect to find inspiration in the “Barbie” movie and understands its message and purpose. She elaborates that the movie includes plenty of diversity which helps inspire people of every background to follow their dreams and know that whatever they want for their future it can be; “The Film features a cast of diverse characters, including different cultures, race, abilities, and body types”. Victoria Lopez explains how the “Barbie” movie has social pressure theme that a lot of viewers can relate to as nowadays so many people compare themselves and their lives to what they see through the screen; “The “Barbie” movie connects with modern audiences by addressing the common struggle of navigating feelings of inadequacy in the face of societal pressure and constant comparisons on social media”. Victoria Lopez realizes that she never liked Barbie dolls as a child because she never saw herself as able to be everything Barbie was, but this movie changed her point of view. Victoria Lopez believes this movie has many lessons, one of them being that “it’s ok not to have everything figured out” or how the movie embraces teamwork by showing how “each Barbie character plays a crucial role in “Barbie Land’s” quest for freedom”. The “Barbie” movie enlightens Victoria Lopez with the idea that everyone is “kenough” and people should embrace being humans, even with the flaws and all.