Questions for analysis
- Why might a gender theorist critique Ariel’s decision to seek out Ursula and ultimately give up her voice? What is the significance of Ariel losing her voice?
- How is Ursula commenting on traditional gender roles and relationships?
- Do you see Ursula as a villain or a voice of reason within a patriarchal society? In other words, is she advocating for Ariel to conform to these expectations or is she criticising them? Explain.
- In both movies, how do the female villains and the female protagonists juxtapose one another, and for what purpose?
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