This trend of agency and pursuit of one’s desires paved the way for Belle’s (Paige O'Hara) choice to save her father from the Beast, Mulan’s (Ming-Na Wen) enlistment in the army, and Tiana’s (Anika Noni Rose) leap of faith to fund her restaurant. Even later, despite the princess' young age in the Disney film, she makes bold choices in attending the ball, despite the (both social and physical) pressure of her step-family, and she takes the risk to escape her room to meet the prince’s entourage when given the chance, even though she could be punished. Meanwhile, Cinderella actively seeks to escape her circumstances, choosing to attend the ball and making preparations to achieve her goal via seeking out her mother’s dress and planning to repair it, all the while taking care of the chores imposed upon her. In contrast, while Snow White dreams of a better life, she only escapes her stepmother when she is forced to flee under the threat of death. Disney Princess Pixars Brave Bow Arrow Merida Halloween Costume Accessory. Her autonomy, endurance, and hard work come to the forefront of several of Disney’s later princess films. Disney Brave Merida Royal Dress Child Costume.

In truth, Disney is correct that Cinderella is more than an idle dreamer. The truth of this statement is undeniable, although the movie Cinderella often receives negative reviews for resorting to magic and a prince to solve her problems. She believed in dreams all right, but she also believed in doing something about them.” On the other hand, Cinderella here was more practical.

Snow White is a kind, simple little girl who believes in wishing and waiting for her Prince Charming to come along.

“There’s been three girls in my professional life: Snow White, Cinderella, and now Alice.

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