The cartoon that we see on the screen as Ray, is very different from that of the past images. The visible beam looks old, moves slowly, and most importantly, missing teeth are visible. A key visual indicator that Uncle Tom is known for is not only present visually but addressed through the narrative. On the trip to visit Mama Oldie, Ray gets into an argument and says "I chipped my favorite tooth" (52:45). Not only is the visual reference of Uncle Tom also embodied by Ray the firefly, the narration and dialect that Ray uses are similar to the reconstructed trope. Jennifer Bloomquist (2015) highlights the importance of language by explaining “the use of black language in the early history of the entertainment industry, particularly the heavy distortion of African American English exaggeration, ignorant dialogue written for black roles and the types of topics written for black characters… The linguistic construction of ethnicity is too shaped by the racist ideology of the time to give these roles much dignity in the white imagination.” Despite his accident, Ray's character doesn't seem to let the example affect his desire to serve the prince and Tiana in their attempt to visit old mother. His dedication towards the prince and Tiana is similar to that of Uncle Tom. The universal role that African Americans have in serving the dominant