The Little Mermaid turns 30: How was the original tale different than the 1989 film?

Little Mermaid animated film which was released on vember 17, 1989, turned thirty this year. film was considered to be one of best works of Disney at that point in time. Little Mermaid was t only a box-office hit but a critically acclaimed film as well. This 1989 film also found its remake on Broway and TV special and w a live-remake has alrey found its new cast. But film’s story was t completely based on Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale. Re on to kw how original story was different than Disney film.

Little Mermaid: dark tale transformed into a fairy tale

1. Daughters of Air, t Little Mermaid

original story written by Andersen was kwn as Daughters of Air, t Little Mermaid. In 1989 film, Ariel was a single child to King Triton. Whereas in original story little mermaid h five or sisters.

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2. Her feet will bleed and hurt terribly

In film  Little Mermaid, Ariel tres her voice in exchange for turning into a human. But in original tale, little mermaid gives away her voice and tongue to receive a pair of legs and great dancing skills. But this skillset came with a cost. In original tale, every time she would dance she will feel excruciating pain and bleed as if she is walking on sharp knives.

3.  prince marries a different princess

In film Little Mermaid, Prince Eric finally gets to marry Ariel as she is transformed into a human by her far King Triton. But in original tale, prince marries a princess from neighbouring kingdom. This twist in original tale les to a different and dark storyline.

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4. Scuttle, Flounder and Sebastian were missing

Yes, that is right. characters of Scuttle, Flounder, and Sebastian brought ir own twist to story and were an integral part of this iconic tale. But original story did t have se characters. little mermaid in original tale did t have Scuttle to talk about human world or Flounder to talk about her feelings.

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