Ariel is mute and cannot speak
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"Ariel is mute and cannot speak" refers to the version of Ariel in The Little Mermaid who has lost her voice and is unable to talk, a key plot element that shapes her interactions and romantic storyline.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Ariel (mute version) | 0 |
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Disney character
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Fictional character ⓘ |
| adaptedFrom | Ariel in Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid (loosely) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| appearsIn |
The Little Mermaid (1989 film)
NERFINISHED
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The Little Mermaid (franchise) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| basedOn | Ariel (The Little Mermaid) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| cannotDirectlyTell | Prince Eric her identity ⓘ |
| cannotUse | her voice ⓘ |
| causeOfMutism | loss of voice ⓘ |
| centralTheme |
communication without words
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identity ⓘ sacrifice ⓘ |
| characterArcInvolves |
learning consequences of deals with Ursula
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regaining her voice ⓘ |
| communicatesBy |
body language
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facial expressions ⓘ gestures ⓘ writing ⓘ |
| createdBy | Walt Disney Animation Studios NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| franchise | Disney's The Little Mermaid NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| genre | animated musical fantasy film character ⓘ |
| hasTrait |
cannot speak
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mute ⓘ voiceless ⓘ |
| keyPlotElementIn |
Ariel’s transformation into a human
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conflict with Ursula ⓘ romantic storyline with Prince Eric ⓘ |
| languageContext | English-language film ⓘ |
| medium | animated film ⓘ |
| narrativeFunction |
creates dramatic irony
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creates obstacles to romance ⓘ highlights value of voice and self-expression ⓘ |
| originalVoiceActress | Jodi Benson GENERATED ⓘ |
| portrayedAs |
curious
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determined ⓘ romantic ⓘ |
| romanticInterest | Prince Eric NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| setting | kingdom of Atlantica and nearby human kingdom ⓘ |
| songAssociatedWithLostVoice | Part of Your World NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| songAssociatedWithVoiceTrade | Poor Unfortunate Souls NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| targetAudience | children and family audiences ⓘ |
| timePeriodOfStory | human world above the sea ⓘ |
| universe | Disney Princess franchise NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| voiceLostInExchangeFor | human legs ⓘ |
| voiceTakenBy | Ursula NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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