Just as all the Disney princesses reflect the eras in which their films originated, Merida reflects the modern day and was created to reflect a modern woman. As was the trend with princesses over the past decade, Merida does not conform to princess norms, doesn’t seek a prince, and isn’t swayed by any romantic notions. However, while Brave might have a princess in its staring role, it is certainly not a typical “princess” film. Between the warring clans, the pressure to choose a suitor, the reappearance of Mor’du, and the final day to break the curse coming to a close, Merida must use all her strength to set things right!īrave is Pixar’s first film to have a princess protagonist, something audiences are more familiar with seeing in Walt Disney Animation Studio’s animated films. Upon their return to DunBroch, Merida discovers that, as result of her rash actions, the clans are on the brink of war. Merida and her mother are then lead by a blue, ghostlike will-o’-the-wisp to the terrifying and bloodthirsty bear of legend, Mor’du. If she fails, her mother will remain a bear forever. After she defeats each of her potential suitors in the games, Merida visits a “wood carver” witch and receives a cake enchanted to change her fate.Īfter the witch’s spell turns Merida’s mother into a huge, black bear, Merida learns she must “mend the bond torn by pride” in order to set things right. While the boys compete for her hand in the traditional Highland Games, Merida decides to take her fate into her own hands.
Merida is horrified to discover that she is to be betrothed to one of the sons of her father’s allies.
While Merida is a horseback riding, mountain climbing, and adventuresome free spirit, her mother wants nothing more than for her to be a proper young lady. If you had the chance to change your fate, would you?īrave, Pixar Animation Studios’ 13 th animated feature film, is about princess Merida (voiced by Kelly Macdonald), the Scottish princess of clan DunBroch.
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