Reconsidering Disney Princesses - Part IV: The Little Mermaid

Why was this movie the start of the Disney Renaissance? And what value does it have for kids today? Let’s talk about how Ariel became iconic and defied the mold of the Disney Princess. More information on the Heroine’s Journey: https://heroinejourneys.com/heroines-... Costume analysis of Ariel: https://morethanaloveinterest.tumblr.... Reference: Murdock, M. (1990). The Heroine’s Journey. Shambhala Publications. Like what I’m making? Become a patreon   / annekalgesch   Buy me a ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/annekalgesch   / morethanaloveinterest   Website: https://annekalgesch.wordpress.com/ 0:00 Introduction 0:34 Reason I: Character Development 6:25 Reason II: The Heroine's Journey 19:16 Reason III: Visual Elements 21:50 She has no voice and I must scream 26:35 Final Verdict