Hey Everyone,
About a year ago, I came across a quote attributed to Albert Einstein that completely changed the way I view stories:
“If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.”
As a Bible reader, I’ve always known to look for deeper truths in stories, but for some reason, I had never applied that same principle to fairy tales. I had dismissed them as nothing more than children’s cartoons.
This quote helped me realize that God gave us a book of stories for a reason. Wisdom isn’t handed to us in a straightforward instruction manual; rather, it is discovered through asking, seeking, and knocking. With this new perspective, I decided to apply the same depth of questioning I use for the Bible to fairy tales. And since I love Disney—and Snow White was Disney’s first feature film—it seemed like the perfect place to start.
Before diving in, I want to acknowledge that every story can be explored from multiple angles. The lens I used focused on a particular question: Why are the seven dwarfs listed in the title and why are they named after emotions? At first glance, they seem like mere comic relief, but their names suggested something deeper.
A Shift in Perspective
Traditionally, Snow White is seen as a cautionary tale about vanity and jealousy. The Evil Queen, obsessed with her beauty, attempts to eliminate Snow White to maintain her status as “the fairest in the land.” Snow White, in turn, is portrayed as an innocent victim, saved only by the kindness of strangers and the love of a prince.
But what if the true story is about Snow White’s personal growth? What if the seven dwarfs weren’t just amusing companions, but vital to her transformation?
The Symbolism of the Seven Dwarfs
Rather than being passive side characters, the dwarfs symbolize the internal qualities Snow White must develop to become whole. Before she meets them, she is naive and defenseless. By living with them, she experiences their qualities firsthand—either by embracing them herself or by learning from their interactions. For example:
Grumpy’s dissatisfaction teaches her patience and resilience.
Happy’s optimism encourages her to find joy in simple moments.
Doc’s wisdom provides her with guidance and leadership.
Dopey’s innocence reminds her that trust and curiosity have value.
In this way, the dwarfs act as her mentors, guiding her toward emotional maturity.
The Law of Attraction and Snow White’s Transformation
From a Law of Attraction perspective, Snow White’s life reflects the energy she emits. She unknowingly attracts both the Evil Queen and the dwarfs—one representing her past fears and vulnerabilities, the others representing her potential for growth.
The Evil Queen is trapped in a single emotional state: insecurity and vanity. She never grows, never changes, and ultimately destroys herself through her obsession with external validation. In contrast, Snow White evolves by engaging with a full spectrum of emotions, learning to balance joy, wisdom, strength, and discernment.
The True Meaning of “Fairest in the Land”
Many assume the mirror’s declaration that Snow White is “the fairest in the land” refers to her physical beauty. But “fair” can also mean just, pure, and morally upright. The Queen, obsessed with outward appearances, misinterprets this, thinking she can eliminate Snow White by removing her physically. But fairness isn’t something that can be stolen—it is something cultivated within.
Snow White’s time with the dwarfs helps her develop a deeper version of fairness:
Wisdom & Leadership (Doc) → She learns discernment.
Resilience & Strength (Grumpy) → She understands that not everyone will accept kindness right away.
Joy & Positivity (Happy) → A true leader embodies joy, not just innocence.
Rest & Balance (Sleepy) → Fairness includes self-care, not just serving others.
Humility & Social Awareness (Bashful) → True fairness means understanding others.
Vulnerability & Trust (Sneezy) → Fairness includes acknowledging weaknesses.
Playfulness & Innocence (Dopey) → She retains childlike wonder without being naive.
Through them, she learns that fairness is not just about being good—it’s about balancing goodness with wisdom and strength.
The Apple: Snow White’s Final Lesson
The poisoned apple represents her ultimate test. She has cultivated kindness and purity, but she has not yet learned to protect herself from deception. Her greatest strength—her trust in others—becomes her greatest weakness when she blindly accepts the Queen’s disguised offering.
The lesson? Being “fair” does not mean trusting blindly. True inner beauty includes discernment. The moment Snow White bites the apple, she symbolically faces the consequences of unchecked innocence. Her deep sleep represents a death and rebirth—a transformation that allows her to awaken with greater awareness.
Applying This to Our Lives
If we view Snow White as a story of inner growth rather than a simple battle of good versus evil, it gives us a powerful lesson: real transformation happens through developing emotional intelligence. Instead of focusing on external enemies (like the Queen), our true journey is about mastering our inner world.
From a Law of Attraction standpoint, we must ask ourselves: What energy are we putting out into the world? Are we attracting an Evil Queen—our fears, doubts, or toxic influences? Or are we aligning with virtues that help us evolve?
Final Reflection: What’s Your Inner Snow White Story?
This brings me back to a personal realization I had when reading Song of Solomon. My emotional reaction to the story was unexpected—I felt sorry for the woman and saw Solomon as arrogant. This challenged the traditional belief that Solomon was wise and his words in Proverbs should be taken without question. But my emotions led me to dig deeper, and in doing so, I discovered a new perspective—perhaps the "Greater than the Wisdom of Solomon" that Jesus spoke about in the New Testament was femininity itself. Solomon, for all his wisdom, did not fully understand the ultimate truth of why God created women.
The tale of Snow White reminds us that transformation happens when we embrace every emotion, every lesson, and every challenge along the way.
Thank you for reading, and I hope you have a wonderful day!
Jacqueline Marie
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