Gouache on paper 

Made in 1993, this is a portrait that exemplifies the idea of death, the subject of the painting is surrounded by flowers and people, similar to a funeral. The portrait is surrounded by a gray and dreary background to cement the fact that this is a grim occasion. Linhares captures the apparent tragedy not seen in other adaptations of the classic fairy tale in this painting.

A film that tells the story of Maleficent, serving as a prequel to the Sleeping Beauty Disney adaptation. The name "Maleficent" is an adjective given to something evil and wicked. The film gives the titular character a sympathetic past while still keeping her role as the embodiment of death. Incorporating many aspects of the Grimm Brothers', this adaptation teaches us that evil and death all stem from somewhere and is not without reason. 

Written in 1979, this poem is a modern retelling of the Grimm Brothers' story from a more feminist perspective and leave a greater meaning.  Even though the kingdom is caught in peril and themes of death are seen throughout the story. Sexton's poem shows us that love conquers anything, even death itself. She even uses the name the Grimm brothers gave to the main character, Brair Rose.

In collaboration with The Blonds, Runway model Dominique Jackson dawns an outfit that resembles Maleficent's beast form, as widely displayed in the Disney adaptation. Ken Potrock, president of consumer products and commercialization at Disney states that "Disney Villains have long lived in the dark shadows of the beloved heroes and heroines of their stories and yet these characters are just as celebrated." Does this put into perspective the mass amount of fans even villains have amassed over the years or does it display the grim view society has on death and evil as opposed to love and happiness?

This was the adaptation that changed everything about how the fairy tale is perceived, from the name of the main character being changed to Aurora to making the tale more welcoming to all audiences. Before this story had deep and dark undertones that few would even touch in the modern day. With four different directors, it's evident that this was a tough film to get right by Disney's high standards. Maleficent is the manifestation of death in this story, and death is what she wishes on Aurora. This until she is stopped by one of the good fairies who minimizes catastrophe by changes Maleficent's curse from death to sleep. The kiss of true love will awaken Aurora once again as "true love conquers all".