DP113

2021

Disney

Brick Built

The Earth Giant is a character from the Disney animated short film, "The Little House," released in 1952. He represents the industrial and urban expansion that encroaches upon the countryside.

Physically, the Earth Giant isn't a single, defined character but rather a symbolic representation of construction and development. He's depicted through a series of large, mechanical elements, including bulldozers, steam shovels, and concrete mixers. These machines move relentlessly, digging into the earth and paving the way for new buildings and roads.

He functions as the antagonist to the Little House, a quaint, personified cottage who longs for the simpler days of rural life. The Earth Giant's actions disrupt the Little House's peaceful existence, forcing her to relocate as the once-serene landscape transforms into a bustling city. He has no dialogue or personality in the traditional sense, but conveys his role through destruction and advancement.