Little Mermaid, The (1989)
G, 1989, Walt Disney Pictures
Director:
Ron Clements, John Musker
Starring:
Jodi Benson, Edie McClurg, Pat Carroll, Buddy Hackett, Kenneth Mars
Plot:
Ariel is a precocious teenager, the daughter of Triton, king of the Sea. Against her dad's wishes, Ariel journeys beyond her own world to the surface, where she falls in love with Prince Eric, a handsome human.
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Under the Sea
Themes: Community, Contentment, Diversity, Enjoying Life, Happiness
3
Something's different
Themes: Evidence, Foolishness, Ignorance, Observation, Transformation
4
Seagull feigns expertise to impress others
Themes: Clueless, Experience vs Inexperience, Fake, Humanity, Knowledge, Pleasing Others
5
Mermaid longs to be human
Themes: Comparison, Contentment, Desires, Dreams, Humanity, Fulfillment
7
Irate father lectures rebellious teen
Themes: Defiance, Disobedience, Father-Daughter, Frustration, Parenting, Raising Children, Rebellion, Teen Issues
9
Merman believes all humans savage beasts
Themes: Assumptions, Hate, Judging, Prejudice, Presumptions, Racism
10
Girl tempted to ask evil witch for help
Themes: Desires, Facing Trials, Manipulation, Problems, Temptation, Trusting God
11
Father willingly pays price for daughter's mistake
Themes: Father-Daughter, Father's Love, God's Love, Jesus, Self-Sacrifice
12
Witch's pride comes before her defeat
Themes: Power, Power Hungry, Pride, Satan