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Characteristics Of A Disney Princess

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Growing up, my sister and I would fight nearly everyday. We would scream and chuck items at each other. We would hit and scratch each other. Dealing with our behavior was probably a nightmare for my mother. Although, on a rare occasion my sister and I would get along. Many times it was when we were watching television or a Disney princess movie. We would decide who would set up the movie in the basement on the VCR. The other would run upstairs and grab blankets for us to lay on. The one who set up the movie set up the blankets while the other ran back upstairs to grab candy, popcorn, and soda. We would be completely mesmerized by the magic of Disney and occasionally ate some of the snacks we grabbed. All good Disney princesses should have certain characteristics in order to be considered a Disney princess. Most Disney princesses have an animal companion. One example is Mulan. In the beginning of the movie Mulan is given a cricket from her grandmother for good luck. A little later in the movie Mulan’s ancestors send Mushu, a dragon, to be her protector when she goes to war. In the movie there are many instances when Mulan gets separated from Mushu and the cricket, but she always makes sure she finds them. Another example is Pocahontas. Throughout the movie she is followed by a mischievous raccoon and a hummingbird. The raccoon tends to bully the bird, but Pocahontas makes sure her animals are taken care of. A final example of a princess with an animal companion is Cinderella. Although many animals adored and helped her, the most commonly known are the mice. They help her with many inconveniences such as making her a dress for the ball. Many people view mice as nasty creatures, but Cinderella treats them with kindness. Very often, princesses in Disney movies have an animal follow and assist them on their journey. Disney princesses often have some parental connection to royalty. For example, Ariel is the daughter of King Triton. Despite being born into royalty, Ariel does not want to be Triton’s daughter. She goes as far as becoming human to avoid her royal heritage. Ariel was stuck in the water, but did not give up and ended up getting to go on land. Another example is Jasmine. Jasmine’s father is a king. He

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