Friday, February 27, 2015

The Little Mermaid: A sea of lessons

            The Little Mermaid is filled with small morals that we may not have realized when we were kids but they are important lessons that we learn in life.

            As children we don’t realize but our parents will do so much for us.  The Little Mermaid demonstrates this when King Triton signs the contract to free his daughter.  Even though he didn't always agree with Ariel’s decisions, he still put her life ahead of his. 

            Another thing The Little Mermaid taught us is that our friends have our best interest at heart.  Listening to our friends is a good idea when it comes to big decisions because they are only looking out for you.  Whether it is your friend you have had your whole life or even a fury friend, they only want the best for you.

               One other lesson we learn is that we shouldn't judge people based on their culture.  Just because the majority of the culture is one way doesn't mean an individual is like the majority.  As an individual they are able to form opinions out of the status quo.   King Triton isn't accepting of the humans due to past experiences and doesn't like that is daughter is in love with a human.

            And for some interesting facts, that aren't life lessons, about The Little Mermaid.  Here you go.

6 comments:

  1. If there is one darn thing I always appreciated about the classic Disney animated films, it is the implementation of morals and hidden messages of the sort within them. It is important for kids to be exposed to these! What other films have significant stories of morals?

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  2. This was an interesting blog and made me look at Little Mermaid in a different way. I was wondering if you knew it also teaches us about anxiety with flounder and how he is?

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  3. I LOVE THIS BLOG!!! I agree that many of the Disney movies teach of valuable lessons, but as a child you can't comprehend or understand the meaning behind it. You just let your imagination run and enjoy the movie for what it is.Whats your favorite Disney movie of all time? Mine would have to be the Lion King.

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    1. My favorite Disney movies were always The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride and The Little Mermaid.

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