Disclosure-Liking Hypothesis
In Toy Story 3, Woody is introduced to a clown named Chuckles. Chuckles is a key character in the plot line, he tells a story that helps Woody figure out the problem with Sunnyside Daycare. Chuckles explains that Lot's-O has turned Sunnyside into a monarchy and placed himself on top.
According to Collins and Miller, "When a sender discloses to a receiver, the receiver will like the sender more."(10) With this being said, although Chuckles comes across as a pretty grump old fellow, Woody has a much better chance of liking Chuckles just because Chuckles shared a lot of personal information with Woody.
According to Collins and Miller, "When a sender discloses to a receiver, the receiver will like the sender more."(10) With this being said, although Chuckles comes across as a pretty grump old fellow, Woody has a much better chance of liking Chuckles just because Chuckles shared a lot of personal information with Woody.
Risk Association
According to Guerrero (2011), " Some people fear losing their personal identity and being engulfed by the relationship."(11) This fear of losing their identity is seen over and over again in Toy Story. At the very start of the movie, Andy's birthday brings a lot of stress to the toys. They all fear being replaced and losing their identity.
Woody is the only one in the group that seems to be at ease, but mostly because he is the ring leader. When Woody's identity as Andy's favorite toy is in limbo because of Buzz, the audience sees some very obvious tension in the relationship between Woody and Buzz. If Woody does become another pal of Buzz, Woody believes he will lose his identity. Instead, Woody tries over and over to prove his dominance and his position in Andy's room.
Woody is the only one in the group that seems to be at ease, but mostly because he is the ring leader. When Woody's identity as Andy's favorite toy is in limbo because of Buzz, the audience sees some very obvious tension in the relationship between Woody and Buzz. If Woody does become another pal of Buzz, Woody believes he will lose his identity. Instead, Woody tries over and over to prove his dominance and his position in Andy's room.
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