Ariel is born a mermaid, daughter of king Triton, who lost her mother, Queen Athena at the hands of hijack pirates, later was able to avenge her death, but always dreamed to live in the human world, collecting items from it. Her determination grows when she fell in love with human prince Eric.
She have a deal with evil witch Ursula, and exchange her voice for legs. She have three days to obtain a true love kiss from Eric and stay forever an human.
Unfortunately, Ursula (by changing into a young maid) make it fail, and despite she have her voice back, Ariel turns back into a mermaid. Ursula then trade Ariel for King's Triton powers and crown. The witch becomes a gigantic monster, but Eric manages to kill her. (But in the remake, Ariel kills in the Sea Witch in her monster form, to save Eric.)
King Triton then realizes Ariel will only be happy on earth, and changes her into a human maid, who marries Eric and lives happily ever after. and after saving her father from Gaston with the help of some friends; Rapunzel, Snow White, Tiana Rogers, and Moana, she gives birth to her daughter, Melody.
Personality[]
Ariel is a bright, innocent, open minded, spirited,fun loving,free-spirited, beautiful, and vivacious young mermaid princess with a strong passion for adventure and exploration. She is very curious, adventurous, determined, independent, vibrant,effervescent, headstrong, strong willed and rebellious. Her tendency to explore the more mysterious depths of the ocean (or more importantly, the world beyond the ocean) can lead to an array of problems for both herself, her friends, and in the confines of her personal life - as seen through her constant confrontations with her overprotective father, King Triton. Nevertheless, Ariel's selflessness, loyalty, compassion, kindness , gentleness and intuitive way of thinking often resolve such problems, as she always takes full responsibility for her actions.
In addition, regardless of whatever scary and life-threatening danger that she has been involved in, Ariel finds a way to be eternally optimistic , positive, hopeful and never lets anything evil or traumatic corrupt her. Although she does have her rare negative moments, overall, she is an extremely positive person. However, during her third film, Ariel grew up mostly pessimistic due to her father banning music and fun from Atlantica after her mother's death, making life around the kingdom boring and miserable for her, and despite her trying to lighten the mood around the kingdom now and again, her father becomes extremely furious and forces her to stop and obey his rules.
In the end, however, she manages to change her father's ways of life and bring music and fun back to Atlantica and Ariel becomes much more optimistic and hopeful, and so does her father, her sisters, and all of her friends. Her enthusiastic nature tends to have a rather great effect on many of the people around her, including very few villains, most notably Evil Manta' son and eventually, Evil Manta himself. Her best friend is a fish named Flounder, and she develops a close relationship with a crab named Sebastian, the court composer.
She is also quite fun loving, open minded ,spontaneous and impulsive, as evidenced by her exploring whilst forgetting about the concert. However, her impulsive nature does not impact her conscience, being portrayed as being extremely shy, nervous,fearful ,suspicious, reluctant, and hesitant to do something she knows or at least suspects is morally wrong to get what she wants, as evidenced by her reluctantly going to Ursula in the film as well as her reluctance to steal her father King Triton's trident as part of a dare in the third issue of the Marvel Comics.
Ariel is also shown to be extremely compassionate,kind hearted,caring, gentle and loving; more so platonically than romantically. This is most notably seen through her friendship with her closest companion, Flounder, and even her father's court composer, Sebastian who, despite being against Ariel's curiousity , impulsivity and overly adventurous nature, is given a considerably large amount of love and respect from the princess, which is often reciprocated. With Flounder, she is comforting, nurturing ,motherly and patient, as well as protective, with the tendency to risk her own life for the guppies on various occasions.
Before she met Eric, she was very rarely interested in romantic relationships, not even with any of the merman princes that Triton tried to force her to marry. The only known exception was Prince Waverly of the Pacifica Kingdom, with whom she was infatuated. After meeting Eric, however, Ariel is revealed to be a romantic (a hopeless romantic to be exact), willing to make daring sacrifices for the sake of true love. Her love for him is validated by Eric's returned selflessness and sacrificial actions for the sake of love; notably seen during the climax of the film.
She can risk everything for her love for Eric and her dreams, even if this might hurt her. She is also protective of her friends, saving them even when in doing so she endangers herself in the process, this is especially evident when she saved Flounder (who had been knocked out hard enough to render his swim bladder temporarily inoperable and sink to the ocean floor) from Glut the Shark when nearly home free from him, getting herself eaten in the process (the only thing preventing him from eating them being an anchor in its way that trapped him), as well as saving Sebastian from potentially being Grimsby's meal and attempting to tell Eric to leave her behind and save himself just before Ursula emerged as a giant.
She is also shown to be very forgiving and defended even people who were unable to do so themselves or were considered bad, as evidenced by her protecting Urchin despite the latter stealing from Triton as well as her defending a bad luck creature from both her friends and enemies for its reputation and her saving Hans Christian Andersen.
Another example of her forgiving side is in the fourth issue of Disney Comics where she decided, against Sebastian's statements, to save a human whose submersible was trapped, despite knowing full well that he tried to harm her beforehand. Ariel has also shown to be usually honest, outspoken, and persuasive, but lies when she feels that she has to, whether it's to keep herself from getting into trouble with her father, to protect someone she cares about, or to fool an enemy. So when Ariel is being dishonest, fraudulent, and untrustworthy, it is normally out of selflessness.
However, if she absolutely has to or if it is to protect someone she cares about from an enemy, she will not hesitate to resort to violence and she shows herself to be a fairly impressive warrior princess, almost as good and heroic as her father. But in most circumstances, she prefers to use words, logic and peaceful solutions rather than violence, unless a situation is seriously out of the question. Although spirited, even she has had some degree of self-doubts about herself, as she actually at one point considered her father might have been correct and that she may have been a freak for having any fascination for humanity. She also had a degree of seeing good in things, as she also doubted that humanity could have been pure evil from their tools and artworks. Despite her usual naivety and impulsiveness, Ariel has shown on many occasions to be serious, careful, and very intelligent and intuitive, capable of learning from her mistakes and making up for any damage that she causes.
She loves singing and music, hates violence and evil, and is also a hopeless romantic who is fond of girly dresses. However, she is also very energetic, active, brave, and is unafraid to speak her mind. She stands up for equal rights more abrasively, she likes playing or at least watching sports, and she is not afraid to get dirty. Also, she is rarely into fashion, jewelry or matriarchy like her sisters are and really only pretties herself up on important occasions, and she can hold her own against a shark, even a great white shark.
Also, many of her friends are male that she grew up with since her mother died when she was just an infant. Also, before she met Eric, she was hardly interested in romantic relationships, not even with any of the merman princes that her father King Triton tried to get her to marry (similar to how Princess Jasmine did with the Sultan). In The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea, Ariel greatly matures after becoming a mother. Due to the threat of Morgana, Ursula's sister, she becomes very protective of Melody, in the same manner, she was treated by Triton in the first film. She is shown to long for the sea, but keeps her secret hidden from Melody for the latter's own safety; even though it would've been easier if she had explained everything to her, she even points this out in a later scene and at the film's climax. However, her most notable trait was her deep love and fascination for humans, having desired to become human during the events of the first film, even before meeting her future husband, Eric.
However, she did not always have this trait; until she was 15 years of age, she expressed a deep fear of humans similar to Triton's prejudiced of humans, although her witnessing some humans saving a beached dolphin changed her views on the matter. Ironically, one of the people responsible for saving the dolphin was Eric, although she never knew it. Regardless of her few flaws, Ariel is very much selfless, imaginative, sweet-natured, and inspirational. She tends to make many people (even very few enemies) smile and happy when she is present, both for her outer beauty and inner beauty. Though Ariel's love for Eric was indeed strong, pursuing him was not her main priority before encountering him, as she initially wanted to simply live among humans and be among them.
Quotes[]
But I'm not a fish, I'm a mermaid!
—10-year old Ariel meeting Flounder for the first time.noicon
🎶What makes someone special? I suppose it all depends... It's what's unique in each of us that we all share as friends... The difference is our differences, maybe small or great. Variety adds spice to life, so we should celebrate... In harmony... Harmony... You're you, I'm me. Together, we can live in harmony🎶
—Ariel singing about the meaning of friendshipnoicon
There it is! Isn't it fantasic?
—Ariel spotting a sunken ship
🎶I wanna be where the people are. I wanna see, wanna see 'em dancin' Walkin' around on those...🎶 What do you call 'em? Oh, feet! [giggles] 🎶Flippin' your fins you don't get too far... Legs are required for jumpin', dancin'. Strolling along down the...🎶 What's that word again? 🎶Street... Up where they walk, Up where they run, Up where they stay all day in the sun. Wanderin' free, wish I could be... part of that world🎶
—Ariel singing her leitmotif.noiconnoicon
🎶I don't know when, I don't know how... but I know something's starting right now... Watch and you'll see... Someday, I'll be... PART OF YOUR... WORLD...!🎶
—Ariel finishing the reprise of "Part of Your World".noiconnoicon
🎶I dream about going up there.🎶
—Ariel singing "Under the Sea"noicon
🎶The fish on the land ain't happy.🎶
—Ariel about the amphibians.noicon
🎶Still, I'd love to take a look!🎶
—Ariel.noicon
Under the... see ya!
—Ariel leaving the "Under the Sea" song.noicon
Oh, Sebastian. Your music. It's so wonderful! It makes me wanna sing and dance!
—Ariel to Sebastian about his music.noicon
Ariel: Eric, you've gotta get away from here! Eric: No, I won't leave you!
—Ariel to Eric.noicon
Hi, Eric! I'm here! [laughs]
—Ariel reuniting with Eric, before getting married.
[whispers] I love you, Daddy.
—Ariel's last words in her first movie, biding her father goodbye, during her wedding with Eric.noicon
—Ariel singing in honor of the birth of her new daughter.noicon
Honey, everyone has trouble fitting in at your age. I know I did... I was a regular fish out of water.
—Ariel to Melody.
🎶I will find you my darling, and the moment that I do... I'll hold you close, my Melody, and sing a song of the sea with you!🎶
—Ariel singing, hoping to find her daughter.
Oh no, sweetie. We're sorry. We should've told you the truth.
—Ariel knowing it was her and Eric's fault for lying to Melody after Morgana's frozen defeat.
Oh, Melody, sweetie, it doesn't matter if you have fins or feet. We love you for who you are on the inside, our very brave little girl.
—Ariel declaring her and Eric's unconditional love for Melody.
Ariel: WOW! Thanks for helping me! I'm Ariel. What's your name? Mickey: I'm "Mickey", and this my pal, Jiminy. I know everything's kind of strange, but you were kidnapped by an evil witch named, "Mizrabel." Ariel: Oh, I see. She kidnapped other people in this spooky-looking castle, is that right? Mickey: Why yes, but don't worry. There's a safe place real close. And there'll be lots of water in your room for you to swim! Ariel: Oh, that sounds MUCH better! Thank you!
—Ariel to Mickey Mouse who rescued her in Epic Mickey: The Power of Illusion.
Stitch: WOOO-HAAAAWWWW! Ariel: AAAAAAAHHHHH!!! [dodges out of the way, before the tsunami dumps on her] Stitch: [talks gibberish] Ariel: I was singing here! [throws a starfish at Stitch] Stitch: Ow!
—An angry Ariel as Stitch, surfing on a tsunami, ruined the reprise of "Part of Your World"noicon
Ariel:Sofia's amulet brought me here to help. Now, what's going on, Sofia? Sofia: My friend, Oona is in trouble. I tried to save her, but... Ariel: You couldn't do it on your own? Sofia: No. Ariel: We all need a little help sometimes. Once, Prince Eric needed my help when his ship sank. Sofia: My family's ship is in danger, too. Ariel: Mm-hmm, well luckily, there's one answer to both your problems. Sofia: There is? Ariel: Follow me.
—Ariel meeting Sofia.noicon
Ariel & Sofia: ♫Joining together is the key, we have to learn to work in harmony.♫ Ariel: ♫You could end your troubles♫ Sofia: ♫If only she could see, no matter where♫ Ariel: ♫In sea or air♫ Ariel & Sofia: ♫The Love we Share will set them free.♫
—Ariel singing with Sofianoicon
Then I have to assume you made a deal with an underwater seawitch where she took your voice in exchange for a pair of human legs?!
—Ariel to Vanellope.noicon
[gasps] I want one too, you guys!
—Ariel about having a comfy attire.noicon
Of all the thingamabobs in this entire world, I never thought I'd get to wear a real... What's it called again? Oh yeah, shirt! 🎶I once had a dream that I might wear a shirt...🎶
—Ariel in her comfy attire.noicon
Yeah... important water!
—Ariel.noicon
Something's not right.
—Lego Ariel's first words.noicon
You can't direct my father like this! Release him, at once!
—Lego Ariel's demands to Gaston.noicon
Whatever we have to do, we're ready.
—Lego Ariel to Gastonnoicon
I almost lost you once. I won't lose you again. Okay, ladies. LET'S STORM THIS CASTLE!
—Lego Ariel to King Triton, hoping she and her friends will rescue him.noicon
I always have a scootieblot on me. I never know when I need to dig a small hole or... or scratch my back.
—Lego Ariel about her Scootieblot.noicon
Moana: Ariel, that must be it! A map used to be here! Ariel: Or a carpet!
—Lego Moana and Lego Ariel discovering their challenge.noicon
This calls for a scootieblot moment.
—Lego Ariel.noicon
(gasps) There's something here!
—Ariel and Moana digging in the sand for a treasure chest to find a map.noicon
Moana: Hold on! I... don't have a tail. Ariel: Oh, right! (giggles) Of course. Moana: [Breaks a tree down into pieces] But I CAN build a canoe!
—Lego Ariel understanding that Lego Moana can't change into a mermaid like her.noicon
HOLD ON, MOANA...!!! (screams)
—Ariel as a tsunami runs into her and Moananoicon
Thanks for the lift, friend!
—Ariel's goodbye to the dolphinnoicon
Ariel: I bet they put magic carpet in the galleon with the other treasure. We need a plan. Hmm. (notices a cannon) Oooh, a Tuba-boom! Moana: What's a Tuba-boom? Ariel: A musical instrument ships play when the pass each other at night. (giggles) It's very romantic.
—Ariel to Moana using a cannon to distract the pirates.noicon
Ariel: Have you ever heard a tuba-boom sing?! Iago: Wait! What are you doing?! Ariel: It's quite romantic... but loud. (giggles)
—Lego Ariel, lighting up the cannon, before it fires at Captain Iago.noicon
Let's go slay all DAAAAAAAAHHHHYYYY...!!!
—Ariel falling down a slide to a thorned forest maze.noicon
I couldn't have done this without you! Thank you.
—Ariel after saving her father.noicon
Ariel: When you wish up- Scuttle: [vocalizing] (Upon a star!)
—Ariel being interrupted by Scuttle, Once Upon a Studionoicon
I'll be faster than a sprinting sailfish!
—Ariel, Disney Speedstormnoicon
It's me, Ariel! Not long ago, I found a treasure chest filled with books and letters telling all about how up on land they celebrate a holiday called "Christmas". Since then we've been making our very own Christmas, right here in the ocean! [giggles]
—Ariel before singing "Christmas in the Ocean".noicon
Trivia[]
-She is voice by Jodi Benson in most media.
-In the 2019 live ABC version of The Little Mermaid, she is played by Auil'i Cravalho, who also voiced Moana.
-Her kingdom is Atlantica, but the name of Eric's remain unknown.
-She appears in The Little Mermaid, The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea, The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning, House of Mouse, Sofia the First, Kilala princess, Kingdom Hearts, Ralph breaks the internet, and Once Upon a Studio
-In the tale of the Little Mermaid, the heroin saw her prince marrying another woman and shall have dissolved into sea foam. But she obtains the right to becomes an air spirit. Still, the readers felt she has failed.
-That's why the ending was changed and Ariel gets what she wants at the very end.
-She also appears in a Teaser trailer of Lilo & Stitch, where gets mad at Stitch for crashing into her "Part of Your World" Reprise, and made a resembled cameo in Shrek 2.
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