Disney Women Series

Merida

Be as strong as the seas are stormy
And proud as an eagle’s scream

Tinkerbell

“Hullo, Tink,” cried the wondering boys.
Tink’s reply rang out: “Peter wants you to shoot the Wendy.”
It was not in their nature to question when Peter ordered. “Let us do what Peter wishes,” cried the simple boys…
– J.M Barrie, “Peter and Wendy”

Elsa

I am one with the wind and sky.

Ariel

What would I give to live where you are
What would I pay to stay here beside you…

Mulan

“I know my place. It is time you learned yours.”

Ursula

Now the power of Poseidon has been once again made whole
All the magic of the trident and the shell in my control
And now dark shall reign forever
Over ocean, sea and shoal…

Rapunzel

Should I?
No.
Here I go.

Esmeralda

“You speak of justice, yet you are cruel to those most in need of your help.”
“Silence!”
“Justice!” 

Maleficent

“We were very conscious, the writer and I, that [the scene where Stefan cuts her wings off] was a metaphor for rape.” – Angelina Jolie

Longing