But, does Ursula (and the movie) benefit from this change?
What inspired the adjustment?
Scars cunning and devious nature was replaced in favor of what?
Ursula and Ariel in ‘The Little Mermaid’ | Disney
Mere anger and jealousy?
His words seemed no longer a matter of pride.
That depends on perspective.
Ursula says:
Fine then.
Forget about the world above.
Go back home to daddy and never leave again.
Ariel (L) and Ursula in ‘The Little Mermaid’ | Disney
Ursula is bargaining with a youthful girl she knows she can outwit.
To Ursula, Prince Eric is no more than a pawn to be played in her game.
Dont listen to them.
Ursula performing “Poor Unfortunate Souls” in ‘The Little Mermaid’ | Disney
Theyre now well into their 30s (at least).
So, could something else be at play?
Ursula is one of Disneys only full-bodied villains who claims her space and sashays across her lair with pride.
Shes smart and sexy.
The generations that first witnessed the Drag Queen-inspired showstopper sing Poor Unfortunate Souls has gone on tocelebrate the character.
Even if just a little.
