The ways in which Brave explores and develops this relationship make it more affirming and respectful of women and their importance and value to society than almost anything I’ve ever seen in a theater. That Brave explores the mother/daughter dynamic makes it remarkably different than every other Disney princess movie that has come before. Merida has a mother, Queen Elinor, and their tempestuous relationship is at the center of Brave ‘s story. (They have issues.) Mulan and Tiana’s mothers are at least present even if their fathers’ presence or lack thereof seems to have a stronger impact on their lives. Mother Gothel isn’t really Rapunzel’s mother, but she pretends to be so she can live off her magic hair. Aurora is essentially an orphan, though her three fairy caretakers do their best to raise her well. Snow White, Cinderella, Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, and Pocahontas’ mothers are dead.
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