Disney Princess Article: Why Anna Isn't The Typical Modern Disney Princess

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Why Anna Isn't The Typical Modern Disney Princess

posted by dclairmont

I've heard so many times that Anna is just another Rapunzel of Rapunzel 2.0, and I've really wanted to make an artikel talking about how she's a unique character and what differentiates her from Tiana, Rapunzel, and Merida. So yeah, let's get started! (By the way this is no way meant to insult the other modern Disney Princesses, just to toon how Anna is different)

Her Wanting To Be Loved

When u think about it, all of the modern princesses except Anna have either been against love of haven't shown any interest in it. Tiana wasn't interested, Rapunzel never zei anything about it, Merida wasn't interested in love and Elsa was too. Society nowadays paints the picture that needing a man shows that you're weak, and I love how Anna goes against that. I've seen so many things attacking the classic princesses for wanting love and I'm really glad that Anna shows that u can want love in a modern movie and that be okay. Anyway, it's very realistic that she yearns for love, since she hasn't gotten any for the past couple of years in her life.

Her Failing

Well this is a positive title. Another thing that's common in this era is the superwoman trope. Rhythmicmagic deservedly calls the modern princesses the superwomen and I definitely agree. All of the modern woman not only often win at everything they try, but have things that they're extraordinary at. Tiana with cooking, Rapunzel with, well, everything, Merida with archery, Anna with...? Yeah, Anna doesn't really have anything she's amazing at, but she also fails a lot. She needs the help of Kristoff and Olaf and others and that's OKAY! I love it when characters need help because it shows they're not perfect. Her failing makes me relate to her since I fail on a daily basis.

Her Selflessness

Now the other modern princesses definitely aren't a selfish bunch, far from it, but I wouldn't call them selfless either. Anna takes it to an entirely new level. Her sister has shut her out for no reason (or so Anna thinks), screamed at her, froze her heart, but she never once gives up. She literally sacrifices her life for a girl who doesn't even love her! The other princesses goals are usually linked with themselves. Tiana in getting a restaurant (though this has partly something to do with her father), Rapunzel to be free and to see the lights, Merida to be free, Anna to get to know her sister and to make things right! I just find this so special and unique!

Sooo, I think that's it :) I love Anna a lot and I hope that u guys enjoyed this article! Again, this artikel wasn't meant to insult the other princesses, just to toon Anna in a different light. Thanks so much for reading <3

vintagelace, Renegade1765 and 9 others like this

Shiki_Otherside I agree so much. I'm watching all the Disney Princess movies over this much and I think I might move her up on my favorites list :)

Silverrose1991 PREACH. I love Anna so much. I don't know why people call her self-centered for wanting company. When their parents died, she was there at Elsa's door, showing that she isn't doing this for herself, but because she cares for her sister. Anna wanting love is so refreshing, and failing too. The superwoman trope is starting to bother me. All in all, Anna is just amazing!

hatelarxene *claps a million times* I agree with EVERYTHING. Especially with the superwoman thing... *cough*cough*Fiona from Shrek*cough*Merida from Brave

THEDisneyFreak Great job as always Dylan!

MalloMar YESYEYSEYESYES I love all of these things about her. They make her different and so lovable! At first I was one of the poeple saying she was nothing new and a Rapunzel-clone, but I have watched the movie a lot and my opinion changed the second time around. She's so selfless and lonely.....and awkward and amazing! Amazingly done!

Disneyfan9648 Good article! I love it

dclairmont Thanks everyone <3

TheFabulousFAN I still don't like Anna, but I like your Article it was very well put together :)

dclairmont Thank you :)

MacytheStrange Nice article, and I agree with everything. Well except for "she literally sacrifices her life for a girl who doesn't even love her". Because I'm pretty sure Elsa does love Anna. Elsa kept away because she didn't want to hurt Anna. But, anyway, great article!

dclairmont Yeah, Elsa definitely loved Anna, what I meant was that Anna didn't know that Elsa loved her since all Elsa ever did was shut Anna out. Thanks :)

AudreyFreak awesome article! you basically said everything I like and admire about Anna. she doesn't get enough credit at all for how forgiving and loving she is. it seems people are quick to want to hold grudges or get revenge so they look down their noses at people who are stronger than that like Anna. Anna has been called selfish a lot (and she IS, in the beginning, though understandably) but at the same time she's also very selfless with people.

dclairmont Thanks AudreyFreak! I definitely agree :)

LightningRed This article is very nice. I agree that Anna is very hopeless romantic, not superwoman type, and selfless than the other modern princesses. To tell truth, I'm sicked with princess who has superpowers like Rapunzel, (Vanellope), and Elsa. The three of them are boooring and annoying.

pretty_angel92 no no no, whoever said she's a second Rapunzel,. doesn't know what he/she's talking about. appearance wise, definitely, they're like twins. but in terms of personality they're so different so, thank you for making this article btw, i love both Anna and Rapunzel

AnimaIuco Loved this article. I'm more secure now about placing Anna among my 5 favorite Disney Princesses.

dclairmont Thanks guys <3

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posted by Swanpride

On the eighth dag of Princess Walt Disney gave to me

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six sisters singing
five cursed friend

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two lucky pals
and the wisdom of an old tree.

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posted by Swanpride

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Three fairy spells,
Two lucky pals,
and the wisdom of an old tree.

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posted by Swanpride

On the seconde dag of Princess Walt Disney gave to me,
Two Lucky pals,
and the Wisdom of an old Tree

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posted by BB2010

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posted by BB2010

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