Thanks to the success of the company's films, Disney princesses have always been a benchmark for children around the world. And as the role of women in society has evolved, so have the Disney princesses. That's why we can talk today about modern disney princesses
We were many of us who grew up with Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora, Ariel, Belle, Jasmine or Pocahontas. After these came Mulán, Tiana, Rapunzel, Mérida and Moana, princesses who not only represent women from different cultures, but also true heroines in many cases.
Do you know the story of these modern Disney princesses? Discover them and dare to see with the smallest of the house the movies they star in. You will have a very good time and having a context you will be able to get much more juice out of characters and history.
Mulan
Mulan broke schemes, since it did not fit the prototype that the Disney princesses had obeyed up to now. She is a beautiful young woman, yes, but also brave, self-sufficient and with interests beyond marriage. Something that also broke with the stereotypes of a young woman of the time in China.
The character of Mulan is inspired by the legendary Hua Mulan from the Chinese poem Ballad of Mulan. Released in 1998 in Mulan, it talks about that dangerous weapon that for women represents the family honor; the lack of confidence generated by not meeting family expectations; and how powerful intelligence, confidence and determination are.
Tiana
Tiana is the protagonist of the 2009 Disney film The Frog and the Frog. Inspired by the female characters in the novels "The Frog Princess" by ED Baker and "The Frog Prince" by the Brothers Grimm, Tiana is a young worker, a waitress who dreams of opening her own restaurant.
Tiana is a african american princessHowever, despite the importance of this fact, the fact that the character turns into a frog and stays like that for most of the film takes away from it. And it is that Tiana becomes a frog by kissing a prince turned into a frog by an evil, until they manage to break the spell.
Rapunzel
Is there someone who lives with children who has not seen entangled? Rapunzel, the girl with a very long, golden and blonde hair 21 meters long who lives alone in a tower, only accompanied by her chameleon Pascal and her kidnapper, the evil witch Mother Gothel, is one of the most popular modern Disney princesses.
Inspired by Rapunzel by the Grimm Brothers, it is the tenth official Disney Princess. A young woman full of curiosity out into the outside world, energetic and ready to face the unknown. A woman with unique powers who stands up to abuse.
Mérida
Princess Merida of DunBroch is the protagonist of Brave (2012), produced by Pixar. She draws attention for that orange, curly and unruly hair that says so much about her Scottish origin and stands out among modern Disney princesses for her bravery, rebelliousness and adventurous spirit.
Skilled with bow and sword, Merida defy traditions of her people and faces the imposed title of princess to go her own way, refusing to marry any of the suitors vying for her hand. If you run from Disney's damsels in distress, Merida will win you over.
Moana
Released on November 23, 2016 in the United States, Moana tells the story of the stubborn daughter of a boss of a polynesian people, who is chosen to return a mystical relic to the goddess Te Fiti and save the islands from the plague that plagues them.
With brown skin, curly black hair and a considerably more realistic body In terms of proportions than previous Disney princesses, Moana is a strong, energetic, and headstrong young woman. Torn by her loyalty to her people and her desire to go beyond her island, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
Which of these movies have you seen and which one are you waiting to see?