- Read the original version.
- Compare the two versions.
One of the things that was different with the movie is that the little mermaid (she doesn't actually have a name in the real version) gets married to the prince. In the real tale, she dies. And she doesn't marry the prince. Someone else does. =( Sad, right? ='( Another difference is that in the original, the little mermaid does not have animal friends that talk to her and lead her on her way. And in the tale, when the little mermaid gets her legs, her feet feel like sharp knives are digging into them and her feet bleed. Obviously that doesn't happen in the Disney movie!!
It is much better, though. It has much more detail. For example, in the Andersen version, we learn much more about each of the sister's, whereas in the Disney version those characters are not developed at all. I don't want to tell you too many details because you should read it!
Thanks! I hope you read the book, and have a different idea about the movie.
♥ Purple Pixie ♥
I like the original version better, too. I've found that I usually do. ;) I also usually like the written version better than the movie (not just for the Little Mermaid). I think it goes back to what you wrote - about there being more detail in the written story. I absolutely love a story with lots of good details!! (Like The Hobbit, for example.) Great post!!
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Hi Purple Pixie,
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a good book maybe i'll try it.
That it really interesting! I didn't even know there was an original besides the Disney version! I have it on hold from the library. I am totally reading it!
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The book is better than the Disney movie, I think. It's more "realistic", or at least, as realistic as a book about mermaids can be ;p
ReplyDeleteI agree. =) Wow, this post is ancient, haha! Thanks for the comment. =)
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