Disney-Prinzessin Article: Why Merida Needs Mehr Liebe

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posted by Annabethandco

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

1. Merida - Legende der Highlands 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 Merida - Legende der Highlands was made, I was slightly annoyed at Pixar - most of it's films didn't even pass the Bechdel test. I Liebe Merida - Legende der Highlands because it finally featured an awesome female character.

What do Du 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 oder bad situations and Merida can act as a perfect role-model to Zeigen 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 Merida - Legende der Highlands didn't have much of a focus on the four siblings, at least it was a start. I WANT Mehr PRINCESSES WITH BROTHERS

More brothers please!

4. Merida is the first princess who didn't end up with a Liebe 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. Du don't need a man to live happily ever after. Merida - Legende der Highlands 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 Du feel if Du were sixteen and looking vorwärts-, nach vorn to studying at universität so Du can go and live your dreams. Suddenly, your parents tell Du none of that is going to happen and Du have to give up your dreams and get married. Any arguement Du make is completely ignored. Oh, and Von the way, Du have no choice in who Du marry and your husband is a complete stranger who Du have never spoken too. I'm guessing any sane person would react the same way Merida did.

Let's see Du 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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oben, nach oben Ten Prettiest Princesses (My opinion)

posted by Beauty230405

10. Rapunzel: I just don't think she is pretty. It's mostly the Animation that gets me. Her eyes are huge and she's way too skinny. I don't like her hair either. It's way too long. And when she cuts her hair short she looks worse. Maybe if they made her animated like the rest of the princesses she would be higher up the list!

9. Snow White: I don't exactly find her ugly but I wouldn't consider her pretty either. Her eyes are beautiful though. She would be a lot higher on this Liste if she had longer hair. Her face just looks chubby and her hair is so boring. She's also way too pale.

8. Tiana:...

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A Frozen Review

posted by dee389

My no. 1 favourites!!!!

Hi guys, this is the third time that I'm Schreiben a movie review, and I'm going to write about the latest DP movie Frozen in which I went to see it on the big screen with my younger autistic brother finally!
Firstly the movie initiates with a great introduction to Scandinavian culture (in particularly Finland) and I'm amaze Von the scenery too, the setting reminds me of Rapunzel – Neu verföhnt that it makes me want to go to Scandinavia now!
Ok, let's Bewegen on to the characters, Elsa is really an unique character in a way as she tries to hide her super powers secret from her beloved sister Anna. She also a special...

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sweetie-94's Favorit Disney Princess Singen Voices

posted by sweetie-94

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10. Belle

I honestly don't understand why people loves her Singen voice. First of all her voice is a little annoying and not a voice I could listen to all day. Sekunde her voice doesn't suit Belle imo. If her voice wasn't so annoying it would be a little higher on this list

9. Jasmine

Once again I decided to seperate jasmin and Mulan even though Lea Salonga did the Singen voice to both of them. Anyway...

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Sofia Should Be an Official Disney Princess

posted by bluethunder25

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Also, another thing about Disney Princesses is their characters. The Disney Princesses are supposed to be role Models and their personalities are supposed to be one that we can relate to and ones that can rub off on us. Sofia is kind, unselfish, brave, will never give up on a friend, and she is willing to sacrifice for her friends. In the recent...

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My Prettiest DP Liste

posted by winterharvest54

Hi everyone! This is my first Artikel so I thought I should start out with a list.

11. Cinderella
Don't get me wrong I Liebe her movie but I dislike how her eyes seem so puny compared to her face and I don't like her lip color, And I most definitely don't like her hairstyle.

10. Tiana
I don't like her lips they seem to big. I also don't like how her bun has the little stragglers of hair but I do Liebe her dress.

9. Rapunzel
I Liebe how she looks until she gets her hair cut I almost died when her hair got cut because it was so beautiful :'(.

8. Pocahontas
I Liebe her beautiful hair and wish my hair was...

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'Favourite Beauty and the Beast Character' countdown results! (voted for Von the public)

posted by Mongoose09

I need 6 eggs!

Welcome! Really this Artikel should have been up months ago, but I've been a little busy so I'm sorry for that. Better late than never I suppose! In April-May 2013 I did a reverse countdown where people voted for their favourite characters from 'Beauty and the Beast' and here are the results! I'll also include some Kommentare from users since this countdown wouldn't have been possible if people didn't vote. Thank Du to all who participated!

(I didn't include the Baker so I hope he doesn't try to kill me in my sleep with a baguette oder something)

18. Monsieur D'Arque

"Oh that is despicable......

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DP Couples: Mulan and Shang

posted by Jayden-G

I decided to start a series of analyzing the DP Couples in depth (and later, the other Disney Couples) after I got bored one day, and wanted to write a series of articles. Du can recommend me which couple to do Weiter in the couples section. So here is how it is going to go. I will first explain my insgesamt statement about the couples in a paragraph, and then I will analyze each scene to look at the inner and outer feelings of the characters individually an the couple itself.

Here is the first DP Couple Analysis:link
Here is the Sekunde DP Couple Analysis:link
Here is the third DP Couple Analysis:...

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John and Pocahontas: A New Hope PROLOUGE

posted by SarahCorine

There have been many others to go through this pain, though never had they heard screams so loud and painful from this ordeal. They looked through the tent to see her, though they were shocked at the hurt they saw on her face.

*If Du haven't already read my first fanfiction, please do as it is the story before this one and therefore this might not make sense unless Du have read it first. Du can find the story with the link below.
link

John Smith had enjoyed two wonderful years with his wife Pocahontas. In those two years there had been ups and downs as with any married couple, but they never Lost sight of how their Liebe had been found again. Through the seasons that passed, they never Lost each other. She had been the joy of his life and he had been hers. As perfect at their life was, there was a change that was...

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rhythmicmagic's Prettiest Princess Countdown

posted by rhythmicmagic

Alright, it’s getting toward the end of summer, and before it’s over I thought I’d do something entirely superficial. The placements are based purely on looks alone, I’m just going to be entirely shallow. These are just my opinions, they’re weird, I know. This is going to get very long. The pictures are their prettiest shots in my opinion.

11. Merida
*Blows out a deep breath* Merida. (Read in same intonation as Nostalgia Chick uses when she says “Anime” in her oben, nach oben ten hottest animated guys countdown- watch it, it’s hilarious.) I want to like the way Merida looks, I really do....

Zoo Tag

posted by breathingdisney

Once upon a musical magical Tag there lived a princess and she lived in a zoo. Her name was Macy. Macy wanted to get married and find a king for her throne. One Tag when she was getting fed Von the zoo keepers she laid eyes on a man dressed in corduroy overalls named Four. Four met eyes with Macy and started throwing up because she was the ugliest woman he has ever seen. Four was in Liebe with Athena and Athena loved Four back. One Tag Four and Athena got married in an Verzaubert limo that drove them to the schloss where Athena lived. Macy was there waiting to capture Athena and put her under a...

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Girly and Tomboyisl princesses!

posted by snowsowhite

Alright, all girls have the right to choose who will be their style, girly oder tomboyisl, but some mothers and fathers want their daughters to be girly and like all the other girls, Wird angezeigt that to be different is wrong. I wrote this Artikel for all those parent who want their daughters to became girly, but they mean just like all the today's Barbie dolls, to be thin, cause without knowing it that's what they make, they buy things with their daughters and they choose dolls, fairytale Bücher and other things with the girly princesses that they grew up with, no matter what the right is, the leave...

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Why I prefer Ariel over Belle

posted by FloraorStella

Ariel and Belle are the most beloved and beliebt Disney princesses in Fanpop. To tell the truth, Belle has slightly Mehr fans. She is pretty, sure, but beautiful? Not likely. She has brown hair and hazel eyes (that's a charmer) but to me it looks quite plain. And she's pretty but she's TOTALLY ANAWARE OF IT? Really? Like she didn't see it when she looked in that mirror?
But Ariel was completely aware of it. She tried to be good-looking in front of her dream boy. Red hair and blue eyes are a lot prettier than brown hair and hazel eyes to me.
Belle reads (which is why people like her) and seeks for adventure, while Ariel fights for what she wants to get it. Sure, Belle does think of others first and Ariel is a bit selfish, but Belle also is TOO perfect. Nobody's perfect. At least Ariel made mistakes and we can relate to her.
So as Du can see, this is why I prefer Ariel a lot Mehr than Belle.

My oben, nach oben 10 Disney princesses and non princesses

posted by CaiWonderlander

Hi. I'm new here and since everyone was doing this Liste I decided to give it a try too. :) Thanks for letting me share this with you. :3

Okay then, number 10. Is Anastasia (Anastasia)
I have to admit she looks a little bit older than 18. Her appearance is a little plain, but still I like her fiery character and hair.

9. Is Ariel (Disney's The Little Mermaid, really sorry, guys) And she wouldn't even be on this Liste if it weren't for her looks. I've always liked mermaids. (When I was little I pretended to be one) and she has lovely hair and an adorable face, but to me, she's just too perky, childish...

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MaidofOrleans' Prettiest Princess Liste

posted by MaidofOrleans

Wow, it's taken me forever to write this but I've finally finished it! This was one of the most difficult lists I've ever written because I find all of the princesses very pretty. Let's just establish that right now - none of the princesses are unattractive, so please don't be offended if I say there's a certain aspect about one of them that I don't like. Enjoy!

11. Jasmine
People have sagte it before, and I’ll say it again: jasmin looks a bit like an alien. It’s her eyes. They get to me. They’re too slanted and the eyelashes seem weird. On oben, nach oben of this, her body is incredibly unrealistic....

A Complete Liste of Disney Princess'

posted by KittieMalimoff

~Born Princesses
Ariel
Adella (Ariel's sister)
Alana (Ariel's sister)
Andrina (Ariel's sister)
Aquata (Ariel's sister)
Arista (Ariel's sister)
Attina (Ariel's sister)
Melody
Snow White
Aurora
Jasmine
Pocahontas
Rapunzel
Merida
Anna (Frozen)
Tiger Lily (Peter Pan)
Eilonwy
Kiara (daughter of the lion pride)
Kida
Ting-Ting
Su
Mei
Vanellope von Schweetz
Sofia
Atta
Dot (Attas sister)
Merida
Nita
Calla (Gummi Bears tv show)
Princess Leia (Star Wars bought Von Disney)
Mia

~Married in Princesses
Cinderella
Belle
Tiana
Faline
Nala
Jane Porter
Nancy

~Non Princesses
Mulan
Minnie maus (Founder of Disney)
Alice
Wendy Darling
Tinker Bell
Lady
Penny
Megara
Kairi
Jane
Giselle
Kilala
Esmeralda
Maid Marian (Niece of King Richard)

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Best Mother Countdown results (voted Von fanpop)

posted by princecatcher93

Only princess a mother...let's see how the others would do.

Mother
So I did this countdown to see which of our non-mothering princesses would be the best mother…the results for me were a bit shocking and disappointing (Just for me I’m sure the rest of Du guys were happy oder at least kind of happy). Anyway here it is. All around let’s hope we don’t have another Ariel mother moment.

10: Jasmine
Three mother who are the same. Kim K, Skokie and Jasmine, they really just don’t have the patience be good mothers. All three around would just give the baby to their maids oder nannies oder Genie to take care of while they go off and have fun and do shopping....

ANNOUNCEMENT

posted by mhs1025

Y'all know my Fotos of the DP's with makeup on, right? Well, if Du must know, as soon as each princess wins a round in the Umfrage with a different look, that pic of her will go to my finals round. I've got all 13! YAY! In each round I've been posting, if a different look for each princess wins, she'll go to the finals. Now let me explain how this works.

The 3rd place princess will get a collage of her own looks.

The 2nd place princess will get a Umfrage of ALL of her looks and Du get to decide which one looks best.

The 1st place winner will get a look of your choice!

The princesses who are going to the finals round are: Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora, Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Pocahontas, Mulan, Tiana, Rapunzel, Merida, Anna, and Elsa.

As soon as the Weiter Umfrage comes out, vote for your Favorit look! :)

UPDATE: All the princesses have won a round.

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The reason why Merida is like jasmin

posted by BookWorm26

These girls are so alike

Guys, Merida is getting so much hate over Fan-pop! So today, I am going to write an Artikel about how Merida is like jasmin in many ways. Why I chose jasmin is that Merida is like jasmin too, and I think Du should listen to this.

First off, Merida and jasmin DO NOT want to be princesses. Why? Because they both WANT to be free. They also had to be married Von someone they DIDN'T love. And they didn't want that. They want to follow their own path, and they should get some pats on their shoulders for that. Secondly, they pretty much are stubborn. They are pretty hot headed too.

All right, this...

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Best Ruler Results for Princesses (Voted Von Fanpop)

posted by princecatcher93

One Queen to rule them all

I did a countdown for both the princes and the princesses. I saw on done a long time back and this time the results were different. Here it is for the princesses

10: Ariel

The Queen of the People and the Fish

Why is it during a best at something wise she’s first one out? Maybe because she has the attention span of a middle schooler girl sleepover (Do not go to one of those!) and she’s not the best at making good choices. In fact her choices left her and Eric in a hard spot right after they got married. To fisch oder not to Fish, is she for the fishermen oder the fish. Oh well, fisch are friends...

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My Liste of Favorit Disney Princess Songs

posted by dclairmont

Poca, you one crazy chick

I couldn't narrow it down to ten, so I decided to just do my oben, nach oben 13 Disney Princess songs. Some of these will be a shock, while some of them are so awesome it's hard not to Liebe them, sooo let's begin. (I still haven't figured out how to put pictures in the article, so please don't hold it against me)

13. Sing Sweet Nightingale

Sing Sweet Nightingale is my Favorit Aschenputtel song. I'm talking about Cindy's part of coarse. It's just so underrated...I feel so bad for Cindy in that song!!! Lucifer is a meanie. I just picture Cindy wishing she was a nightingale *7% to fly away, 93% to peck the heck...