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    In the story “the Little Mermaid” by Hans Christian Anderson and Disney’s The Little Mermaid a young sea princess who had just turned 15 years old was out sitting on a rock watching the moonlight. When a ship was sailing in the middle of a storm in which the ship had flipped on one of the sides causing the prince to sink into the waves ‚ but if it were not for the mermaid saving his‚ life he would have died. Watch as the story unfolds and changes during the course of video production. Disney had

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    The Little Mermaid is a fairy tale written by the Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. The Disney movie was released in year 1989. It tells the story about a rebellious 16-year-old mermaid Ariel who is fascinated with life on land. On one of her visits to the surface‚ she falls for a human prince. Determined to be with that human prince‚ Ariel makes a dangerous deal with the sea witch Ursula‚ to become human for three days. As the price‚ she must give up her ability to speak and receive the pain

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    Disney movies portray the Little Mermaid to be a glorious‚ and exciting fairytale romance that was completely altered to shelter children while still trying to teach them valuable lessons that they could use in their everyday lives. Ariel in the Disney version learned not to trust weird strangers‚ follow her heart‚ value your family‚ get creative‚ etc. However‚ the original story tells of more gruesome punishments to Sirenetta’s curse that taught her a lesson forever; Sirenetta’s grandmother gave

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    The Little Mermaid – Feminist Analysis When interpreting The Little Mermaid from a feminist theory perspective‚ it becomes clear that a beauty of a female lies in her appearance and matters above all else. In the fairy-tale‚ the little mermaid falls in love with a prince‚ but she cannot be with him because he is human and she is not. The little mermaid cannot be with him until she makes the modifications needed to achieve her desired look‚ which is done by sacrificing what she had previously valued

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    swoosh open to show a mermaid enjoying life above the sea. At the Curtis Junior High School Theater‚ "The Little Mermaid" was performed on March 18th from 7:00-8:15 PM. The play is a rendition of Disney’s film "The Little Mermaid"‚ where the youngest daughter of the King of the Seas does not fit in with the rest of her species‚ mermaids. She goes on an adventure and manages to turn into a human with the help of her exiled evil Aunt Ursula. However‚ Ariel‚ the lonely mermaid‚ must receive a kiss from

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    In a kingdom fathoms below the ocean’s surface‚ we meet Ariel‚ the little mermaid who longs to be part of the world on dry land. Joining her are Sebastian‚ Ariel’s sidekick; Ursula‚ the evil sea witch; Triton‚ King of the Sea and the handsome human Prince Eric. Based on the Disney animated film and hit Broadway musical‚ Dallas Summer Musicals production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid seen at Fair Park‚ was astounding. It not only captured the Animated movie to its entirety but gave off that little

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    I have chosen a clip from "The Little Mermaid" which represents gender issues. For example‚ in the scene where Ariel talking to her mother about her going to the land and not be able to see her family ever again. However‚ her mother replies that "But you will have your man." As the conversation continues between the mother and daughter. Ariel: "But without my voice‚ how can I-" Ursula: "You’ll have your looks! Your pretty face!And don’t underestimate the importance of body language!" This shows

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    Why Do Mermaids Exist

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    magical mermaid have been dismissed as rumors; however‚ these majestical creatures do exist. Cameras have caught photos and even videos of these creatures stranded on beaches and swimming dignified through the ocean. You may argue that these images are fabricated but there are scientist who dedicate their lives and can speak surely about the existence of mermaids. Scientist who are skilled in the use of sonar. Scientists who state that mermaids are seismically sensitive. Because mermaids use sonar

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    the Sea Mermaids‚ witches‚ and parallel universes are a part of human creativity that’s told all over the world for various reasons. Most people today are familiar with the modern version of most fairy tales‚ and don’t know the dark origins behind these kid-friendly stories. The original versions have deeper‚ malevolent meanings behind them; while modern tales are more positive‚ and inspirational. This happens especially in Disney’s adaption of Hans Christian Andersen’s the Little Mermaid. Disney’s

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    The Mermaid and Her Cluttering Disorder When people think about their favorite childhood movie‚ there are many movies that a person can choose from. For me‚ The Little Mermaid comes to my mind. When asked‚ “What do you want to be when you grow up?”‚ I often remember myself answering the question with the response “A mermaid.” Her beautiful long‚ red‚ hair‚ her outgoing personality‚ and most importantly‚ her extravagant life under the sea made me want to be just like her. Because of my obsession I

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