Principesse Disney Article: Why Merida Needs più Amore

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posted by Annabethandco

As I was creating my icone for Team Merida, I realised exactly why I loved this girl. As a result, I decided to write an articolo with 5 reasons why everybody should Amore Merida/Brave

1. Ribelle - The Brave was the first Pixar film that had a female protagonist.

Pixar is a hugely successful company, but it took about 8 years since they first started making films for them to make a movie where the main character was a girl. Before Ribelle - The Brave was made, I was slightly annoyed at Pixar - most of it's films didn't even pass the Bechdel test. I Amore Ribelle - The Brave because it finally featured an awesome female character.

What do te mean it took 8 years to have a female protagonist? That's so dumb!

2. Merida is a great role-model, just the same as some of the other girls

Perhaps Merida isn't your first thought when it comes to good role-model. A lot of people call her "spoilt" and "a brat". However, stop to think about it. There is something in Merida's life that she doesn't like, so she makes a HUGE effort to change it. She doesn't just accept a bad fate. There are millions of teenagers in abusive o bad situations and Merida can act as a perfect role-model to mostra teens they can change their life!

Yes. Always.

3. Merida is the first princess with brothers

I have ALWAYS wished for a princess film that showed an accurate portrayal about the brother/sister relationship. And while Ribelle - The Brave didn't have much of a focus on the four siblings, at least it was a start. I WANT più PRINCESSES WITH BROTHERS

More brothers please!

4. Merida is the first princess who didn't end up with a Amore interest.

I guess to some people this would not seem very significant, but I feel it is very important that girls see that a princess doesn't have to eventually end up with a prince/love interest. te don't need a man to live happily ever after. Ribelle - The Brave teaches girls that life is about finding yourself, not romantic love.

I don't need no man

5. Merida gets a lot of unfair criticism

As mentioned earlier, Merida is often (unfairly) called a spoiled brat because of the way she reacts when she finds out she is being forced into marriage. But, realistically,how would te feel if te were sixteen and looking inoltrare, avanti to studying at università so te can go and live your dreams. Suddenly, your parents tell te none of that is going to happen and te have to give up your dreams and get married. Any arguement te make is completely ignored. Oh, and da the way, te have no choice in who te marry and your husband is a complete stranger who te have never spoken too. I'm guessing any sane person would react the same way Merida did.

Let's see te give up your freedom!

That concludes this article. I would really be interested to hear your thoughts.

emerald_32, RoseOfRapunzel and 7 others like this

Silverrose1991 Merida has gotten lots of love in this spot recently. She's one of the most popular princesses now: http://www.fanpop.com/clubs/disney-princess/articles/229990/title/fanpops-favorite-disney-princesses-february-2014 Anyway, I think Merida was spoiled and selfish at the beginning, but I also think she grew and matured. And that she had every right to freak out at the prospective of an arranged marriage.

prussiaducky YEs I agree, also the fact that she changes in development DRASTICALLY yet very realistically! She doesn't lose herself, yet becomes more mature and finds her own happily ever after with her family. I love the whole emphasis and realism with the mother and daughter relationship, and much more when it comes to Merida

randarful I don't hate Merida, I do really like her because she does bring a lot to the franchise. Though I find that she's a combination of a lot of princesses and she undeservedly gets praised as the first "fill in the blank" which I don't appreciate. Merida's not the first to be without a love interest - that would be Pocahontas. Also, Jasmine gets criticized as "spoilt" and "bitchy" even when she's in a very similar position (which I feel is very unfair). I still think she's a great character though.

Annabethandco I'm pretty sure Pocahontas does get a love interest - two in fact. Rolfe or Smith, take your pick

disneygirl7 I love Merida, but she actually has been getting so much love lately.

TheFabulousFAN I agree so much. Yes, people can hate Merida but I think at the end she changes for the better and makes better efforts to please her mother as well. She was a selfish brat at first but matured out of it. That's why I love her :)

randarful Pocahontas doesn't end up with a John Smith though. I'm also not counting the sequels because they're not exactly canon.

Annabethandco Still, Pocahontas has a love interest that she was very romantically involved with. Merida doesn't.

CRaZy_rawR I love her bunches. I just have no room for her higher up on my list. :c Same with Ariel!

MalloMar You made some very good points! I adore Merida. :) Awww, FabFAN admitting she loves Merida. ;) Anyway, incredible article!

purplerose17 Let's give this girl a standing ovation, am I right! You made excellent points, some of which I hadn't even thought of myself. Your commentary was really funny, too!

TheFabulousFAN @Persephone713 how are Facts False? Ariel is ok, but I think you just dislike Merida anything nice someone says about her you bring up Ariel. And how she deserves more love. Sorry but you can't change people's minds.

Tygers_Eye Persephone: Funny how you call Merida a brat for resisting having every minute of every day monitored, planned and scheduled, having her every word and action constantly corrected by her mom, and being forced to marry a complete stranger before she's even ready for marriage. If your parents constantly hovered over your shoulder, constantly told you how you could and couldn't be, and told you one day that you're going to marry your neighbor's eldest child, would YOU just smile and say, "When's the date?! :D" Also funny how you call Merida a brat but heap pity and praises on Ariel for having plenty of free time as long as she makes the occasional rehearsal and concert, can go where she wants as long as it's not the surface, and marry whoever she wants as long as it isn't a human. She has complete freedom in all but a few aspects of her life, while Merida has no freedom except for one day "every once in a while," and even that is short-lived as her mom decides to marry her off. Oh, and I find it very inconsistent that you praise Ariel for "chasing a dream and being proactive" but accuse Merida of just being bratty. Why is Ariel going after what she wants being "proactive" but Merida going after what she wants just being a brat? You said [b]Because many people on here are picking at Ariel to much and backing up their opinions of not liking Ariel with facts that are false.[/b] a) Facts are, by definition, not false. b) Annabethandco didn't mention Ariel at all in this article, let alone start "picking at her." Annathandco simply argues that Merida doesn't get enough appreciation for her own merits. c) Many of us support our opinions with evidence from the film. If anything, you seem to be the one who doesn't support your opinions with evidence. You throw around really vague claims like "Merida acts like a brat, IMO" say she doesn't learn, but don't explain why. You're allowed to have whatever opinion you want, honestly. But if you want people to take your claims seriously, you NEED to back them up with specific examples from the films.

Tygers_Eye By the way: Anabethandco, I love your article. =) I do agree with many of the points you made. I'm growing to like Merida more and more, I think she has more virtues than many people give her credit for, and I think she deserves more recognition for her good points. In fact, I'd be willing to take it a step further and say that I find it a tad hypocritical that a lot of the same actions and traits that many people condemn in Merida they excuse, forgive, or praise in others. But I've harped on that enough, and that isn't even the focus of this article. Ayway, great job. =)

FrozenQueen Agreed.

Annabethandco Thanks guys :)

truth76 I don't need no man- correct it. [i] I don't need a man[/i] The article was amazing!

Annabethandco ^Um it was done that way on purpose ;) You know, to imitate an accent?

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Getting to know SweetPea2007

posted by SweetPea2007

Me from 2009

Okay I am finally Scrivere one of these...so here goes:

I have been on fanpop since 2007, but I have taken some sabbaticals here and there. My name is Kim and I am the 30 yr old mother of 3 beautiful girls. This June me and my prince will have been married 10 wonderful yrs. We live in TN, but I am originally from TX. I received my BA (major/minor ART)in 2007 and hope to one giorno go back to college and get my Masters and become a art teacher, but as of right now my job is being a stay-at-home mom (and I Amore it!)Also on a side note I know that I look young, but I am 30. Many people think that my...

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Best Disney Princess sidekick countdown: places 31-40 - da AnimaIuco

posted by AnimaIuco

Here's the secondo articolo for the Best Disney Princess sidekick countdown. It covers the places from 31 to 40.

40. Flit

Starting with the superiore, in alto 40, Flit was the first to leave. Though he might be cute, he is the entire time beside Pocahontas and doesn't manage do do anything helpful for her. People also don't like that he was favorable to her arranged marriage.

"Useless and annoying" - Swanpride

"A useless comic-relief who's not even funny. At least Meeko got a little smile out of me" - hisblueeyes

39. Percy

When I started the countdown, I asked people if he could be considered a princess...

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sweetie-94's preferito DP hair

posted by sweetie-94

Here is my opinion on the best DP hair, once again my number 1 is going to surprise, but like I have detto before I hope te will have a wonderful Leggere time and don't forget to leave a comment! I'm basing it mostly after how many of the different styles that I love.

10. Cinderella

I don't like her hair that much, it looks like it could fit a doll rather than a cartoon character because it looks plastic to me. The only hairstyle that I Amore is the low ponytail in around the beginning. The hairstyle that I hate the most is the bun that she has on the ball and in the end with a veil, I'm...

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Esmeralda's preferito Princess lista

posted by princesslullaby

This articolo was written collectively by: Cromulanfav, CuteDiana, JonnaSe, & Princesslullaby

10.Snow White
Snow White is the girl Esmeralda's trying to fight against being. Snow White is oppressed, naive, lives in happy-dream world, and shows the ideals of a domestic housewife who doesn't do anything besides cook o bake, and can be pretty selfish sometimes. She can't stick up for herself o be independent.

9.Aurora
She would like that Aurora is a little più flirty, witty, and longs for a little più than she has, but complessivamente, generale would have the same issues with her she has with Snow...

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sweetie-94's preferito DP soundtracks

posted by sweetie-94

I'm in such a soundtrack mood so I decided to take a break from my preferito DP speaking voices which I haven't even started to write. I Amore soundtracks so this lista was harder to write than the others. I will post links to my preferito scores and preferito songs in each movie. Image credit goes to disneyscreencaps.com.

10. The Princess and the Frog
Don't get me wrong, I Amore this soundtrack, but not as much as the others. I Amore jazz Musica and Randy Newman did a good job with making the soundtrack. This is also the only soundtrack I have in home, I got it for Natale 2009 from my oldest brother...

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bluecinderella4's Disney Princess List: Part 4- Princess Smarts

posted by bluecinderella4

(cuing Heather O'Rourke from Poltergeist) I'm baaaaack!

Yes, I have returned after taking some much needed breaks and planning out più articles. I was kinda winging and only gonna do princess evaluations like I've been doing, but then I thought of other stuff in a DP movie. So, I've finally come up w/ 10 official categories.

This one, will be the last in solo princess evaluation. Meaning this is the last time I'll focus on just the princesses. The successivo parts are aspects of the DP movies, but not the princesses themselves.

Does that sound smart? Good, 'cause this is...

Smartest Princesses

Again,...

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Best Disney Princess outfit countdown: places 11-20

posted by BelleAnastasia

Here's the fourth articolo for the Best Disney Princess outfit countdown. It covers the places from 11 to 20. Enjoy!

Read the Best Disney Princess outfit countdown: places 41-55 articolo link
Read the Best Disney Princess outfit countdown: places 31-40 articolo link
Read the Best Disney Princess outfit countdown: places 21-30 articolo link

20. Aurora - peasant dress

I was actually quite shocked to see this dress eliminated. Last anno it was the winner of the Best DP outfit countdown; this anno it barely made it to the superiore, in alto 20. I quite like it. The gonna is really pretty, and I adore the corset....

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Pink_Love preferito Couples~!

posted by Pink_Love

Fair Warning~I have not watched all the Disney princess Film in long time. So I am positive if I watch them all again my lista would change a bit. But I do not have access to all of them. But this is my lista as of now. && I have never dato much thought to the couples till now.

10. Snow White && Prince Ferdinand

I do not have much to say about this one. Because we know nothing about them as a couple. They look cute together && I think they would have a good time getting to kow each other but I had to put them last because I know nothing. (I have recently watched this...

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Starlight77's preferito Princeses

posted by starlight77

Blah, Blah, Blah. I am so tired of her talking da the end of the movie.

Blah, Blah, Blah. I am so tired of her talking by the end of the movie.

Sorry I am going to put te guys through another one of these but I only have a little time and I thought it would be an easy articolo to start with. P.S. please leave your pitchforks and torches at home I know some of te can get really bad about this kinda stuff but do leave your opinions!

10. Pocahontas
This girl is just really boring to me and I know I am not the only one. She's boring and all that honky dory stuff about nature get on my nerves.

9. Aurora
You all know this girl does exactly nothing in her film. Nada! 18 minutes! I like that she is romantic but she seems a little hypocritical...

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My Prettiest Princesses.

posted by hisblueeyes

All the princesses are pretty. No doubt about that. This just a lista of who I think is REALLY the fairest of them all.

Want to know a secret? Promise not to tell?

10.Snow White
Honestly, I don't see how the beautiful Queen is jealous of her. I don't even see how she's prettier than the queen. Sure, she's cute, but not beautiful o anything. Her nose is much too pudgy and her eyes sometimes look a bit odd, like too squinty. She's got nice hair, but I think it's a bit too short. Also, unlike other princesses, she's barely hit puberty yet. That doesn't help her image.

Punctual!

9.Mulan
Oh...

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Soundcheck: Magical Songs/Scores

posted by Swanpride

This time around, Mulan is not listed - although the movie complessivamente, generale is very down to earth, there is a little bit magic, mainly Mushu's transformation from stone into flesh. But those sequences are too short to be considered here.

9. Princess and the Frog: There is a lot of magic going on in Princess and the Frog – but since the magic of Facilier belongs into the category villain song, only the transformations at the very end (Ray to stella, star and Tiana and Naveen into humans) will be taken into account here. And it’s at the bottom of the lista for a simple reason: They are not memorable....

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Comparing Disney princesses to other films:Sleeping Beauty

posted by justinfangrrl

HELOOOO. I am at it again, but with our very own Aurora! sorry I could not do this sooner, but my computer is a total wreck. doing this out of boredom. As usual. I hope te enjoy this article. =)
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The Brothers Grimm: Starring Matt Damon, Heath Ledger, and Monica Bellucci! See, the story is sort of a mix of different fairytales te found on your shelf when te were six... But a few Characters in PARTICULAR sort of fit our little Beauty. Actually, there are twelve of them. Thats right, TWELVE.
an evil Queen experimented with black magic to keep...

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Disney Princess Magazine Stories present Princess Power (Ariel Story)

posted by shaddi903

One giorno King Triton had to go away for the night. “I am leaving te my trident for protection,” he told Ariel and sisters. “This will keep te safe, but make sure it doesn’t fall into the wrong hands!” “Let’s have a sleepover,” detto Ariel. “We can take it in turns to stay awake and watch over the trident, and have some fun while Daddy’s away!” They did not realize that Ursula, the sea witch, was planning some fun of her own. Later that day, an old peddler arrived at the palace. “Like to buy some pretty things, my dear?” she crocked. A Musica box in the basket caught...

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John and Pocahontas: Found Again PART 5

posted by SarahCorine

She wandered aimlessly through the forest, just praying that she would find him.

precedente PART
link

PART 5

    It was still dark when Pocahontas woke up the successivo morning. She had to leave before John woke o he might suspect something. She didn’t have time to think about what he would think of her decision. She knew he wouldn’t like it, but she had to follow her heart.
    “I was stupid for giving up John Smith,” she thought as she made her way through the forest. “He was the best thing that ever happened to me and I have to find him.”
    Pocahontas didn’t know what would happened...

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Why is Raflynnzel my preferito DP couple.

posted by CodyVenusTrent

Hello, this is CodyVenusTrent

Being the last giorno of the mese (and being the last giorno of Rapunzel's month, I decided to write this articolo about my preferito Disney Princess couple. Flynn and Rapunzel.

This is my first articolo (it will be short as it is my first attempt to write one), give your opinion (Please, don’t be rude).

It’s about the main reason why I Amore them so much.

Its about the way on how they start their “relationship”.

It wil be written under the pictures as I'm still new on this Scrivere thing.

Meeting for the first time

First from arguing and trying to get their own dreams come true (Flynn wanting to be rich with the crown and get his island; and Rapunzel wanting to go to see the lanterns).

successivo on how, they start the adventure da going into the pub

Next on how, they start the adventure by going into the pub

and running away from Maximus, the soldiers

and the Stabbington brothers.

Then, on how they went to trusting each other and telling their stories and secrets. Flynn telling his reasons and life

Rapunzel mostrare him the power of her hair and healing him.

Rapunzel showing him the power of her hair and healing him.

The moment when they spent time together at least for a while (in the kingdom).

My preferito scene when they realize they’re falling in love. I Amore that scene because of the way Flynn and Rapunzel look at each other;

My favorite scene when they realize they’re falling in love. I love that scene because of the way Flynn and Rapunzel look at each other;

and the way on how the lanterns and the Musica gives a romantic atmosphere.

and the way on how the lanterns and the music gives a romantic atmosphere.

And finally watching how much they Amore the other one. Rapunzel was going to give up her freedom for him and Flynn was going to give his life for her.

And finally watching how much they love the other one. Rapunzel was going to give up her freedom for him and Flynn was going to give his life for her.

Although, everything happened in short time (One o two nights), it shows how the relationship went from pursuing one dream to a new life, a new dream and finding Amore .

Although, everything happened in short time (One or two nights), it shows how the relationship went from pursuing one dream to a new life, a new dream and finding love .

Thanks for reading. I hope you enjoy

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Disney Princess: The Quest to Find the Missing Princes, Chapter Eight

posted by Candy77019

Snow White woke up to a big horn. It was actually Le Fou still going on with his "funny" jokes. He didn't seem to notice that his audience had fallen asleep.
Snow White looked at the watch on Prince's wrist. It read 6:00. She couldn't tell if it was morning o night. She longed to get up and stretch.
"And what does a bird say to a--Hey!" Le Fou finally noticed what was going on. "Why are te guys sleeping? I was on my seventeenth encore!"
His only answer was a snore from Adam.
Le Fou clenched his fists and lunged at Charming. "Wake up, Princey!" He slapped Charming across the face.
Charming...

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My superiore, in alto 10 Disney princess

posted by bookprincess

Don’t get me wrong but I don’t like every Disney Princess. On the 10, there is one I actually dislike. I Amore all the others. So, hope te will enjoy my list.

10. Aurora
I used to like her when I was 4 but I've realized she’s the only DP I really dislike. She’s just…boring. I've nothing else to say about her.

8.Jasmine
It’s not that I don’t like her, it’s just I like others better.

7.Snow White
She’s so adorable, so cute, so delicate, so naïve (too naïve). She looks like a porcellana, in porcellana doll but I hate her Canto voice. I also Amore her dress, but, like for Jasmine, I prefer...

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Disney Princess: The Quest to Find the Missing Princes, Chapter Six

posted by Candy77019

Snow White slowly opened her eyes, and found out that something was covering them. She instinctively tried to take it off, but her hands were tied.
"Help!" she yelled.
"Snow?" answered a familiar voice.
"Prince!" Snow White yelled happily. She longed to hug him, but she couldn't even see him. "Where are we?"
"We're at--" But Prince was interrupted when Snow White heard mumbling.
"Prince? What's going on?" she groaned and wiggled in the ropes that held her.
"Ah, Snow White!" detto a voice. "I didn't know that one of the princesses would be dumb enough to fall in my trap!"
"G-Gaston?" Snow stuttered....

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"The Gate": A modern version of Sleeping Beauty

posted by DreamyGal

Chapter 1

Lilly never had trouble sleeping; with the exception of last night. It was her last night in her bedroom. The successivo morning she was bound for New York City. Her once lovely decorated bedroom was empty. All of her possessions were packed up and in her Aunt Janes SUV. After tossing and turning for a couple of hours, Lilly got out of letto and went downstairs to make some coffee. Her stomach was full of butterflies. Her life long dream of becoming a Doctor was coming true. In a few hours she would be on the interstate, heading down the road to her future.
Before she knew it,...

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"The Gate": A Modern giorno Tale of Sleeping Beauty

posted by DreamyGal

Prologue

The last giorno of a vacation is bittersweet. Part of te feels ready to go home, but the other part yearns for just one più giorno in the warm sun. te try to take everything in on that last day; the way the sand feels between your toes, the ocean breeze blowing across your face, the way your best Friends hand fits perfectly into yours.

Johnny and his family arrived to their family cottage on the spiaggia the first giorno of July. He was ten now, and had spent every summer on that familiar piece of beach, but this anno something was different....