Trans Allegories in Film: 'Shrek' (2001)
Films can alleviate alienation by presenting realities where the viewers feelings are shared by onscreen characters. The film 'Shrek' can be interpreted as a transgender story.

Nathaniel the Grublet tells the story of a young boy Grublet, his dog Snuggles, and his brothers who live on the outskirts of Agapeland. Faced with the temptation to earn a living by stealing like his five dishonest brothers, Nathaniel must choose to live like them or do what he knows is right. Only when he meets "Majesty" does Nathaniel's life begin to change.
Films can alleviate alienation by presenting realities where the viewers feelings are shared by onscreen characters. The film 'Shrek' can be interpreted as a transgender story.
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