What does the Little Mermaid statue symbolize?
The famous statue in Copenhagen’s harbor commemorates the sad little Hans Christian Andersen tale of the mermaid who gave up everything for the hopeless love of a prince.
Why is the Little Mermaid statue vandalized?
On 3 June 2020, in the wake of the George Floyd protests and Black Lives Matter movement, the statue was vandalized with the words “racist fish” scrawled on its stone base, which left observers and specialists puzzled, as nothing related to the statue, H.C. Andersen or his fairy tale could be construed as racist.
What is the story The Little Mermaid about?
In Disney’s beguiling animated romp, rebellious 16-year-old mermaid Ariel (Jodi Benson) is fascinated with life on land. On one of her visits to the surface, which are forbidden by her controlling father, King Triton, she falls for a human prince. Determined to be with her new love, Ariel makes a dangerous deal with the sea witch Ursula (Pat Carroll) to become human for three days. But when plans go awry for the star-crossed lovers, the king must make the ultimate sacrifice for his daughter.
The Little Mermaid/Film synopsis
What was The Little Mermaid based on?
Hans Christian Andersen
The Little Mermaid (1989 film)
| The Little Mermaid | |
|---|---|
| Based on | The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen |
| Produced by | John Musker Howard Ashman |
| Starring | Jodi Benson Christopher Daniel Barnes Pat Carroll Kenneth Mars Samuel E. Wright Jason Marin Buddy Hackett |
| Edited by | Mark Hester |
Which country has a mermaid?
Denmark
To this day, the Little Mermaid Copenhagen is the most famous tourist attraction in Denmark. It is also one of the most photographed statues in the world.
How many times has the Little Mermaid lost her head?
The Little Mermaid has been decapitated (twice), had her arm sawn off and been blown up.
Why is Ursula evil?
In this version, Ursula is King Triton’s sister, a concept for the original film that was eventually dropped. Though the two were meant to rule the seas together, Ursula’s greed and use of dark magic to usurp Triton led to her being banished. The desire for revenge and power is her motivation for the show.
How old is Eric in the little mermaid?
18
According to the film’s official novelization, Eric had just turned 18 in the film, which would make him two years older than Ariel. Eric is voiced by Christopher Daniel Barnes in the original film and Kingdom Hearts II, by Jeff Bennett in the prequel television series, and by Rob Paulsen in the direct-to-video sequel.