1989
2023
1989 & 2023
Major Differences
Literary Analysis
100

When Ariel saves Prince Eric, she looks at him and says he's ______.

beautiful 

100

Which character gives Prince Eric wise advice?

Grimsby

100

How old is Ariel?

16

100

In the live-action film, this character plays a pretty significant role and is absent in the animated film. 

His mother

100

Name the kingdom where Ariel lives in the animated film.

Atlantica

200

What musical instrument does Eric play?

The flute

200

How does Ursula’s spell affect Ariel?

It makes her forget she must get Eric to kiss her.

200

How many sisters does Ariel have?

6

200

In the live-action film, this is something that Ariel does that she does not do in the animated film.

She sings in her head.

200

Name the FIGURATIVE DEVICE in the following lines of the song, "Part of Your World":

"Wouldn't you think my collection's complete?"

"Look at this trove, treasures untold"

Alliteration

300

What does Ursula say is "rude" when she meets Ariel?

a) Staring

b) Speaking before you're spoken to

c) Touching other people's things

d) Lurking in doorways

d) Lurking in doorways

300

Why does King Triton hate humans so much?

They killed his wife.

300

Which character is known for his/her misunderstanding of humans?

Scuttle

300

What is the major difference with Scuttle's character in the live-action film?

Unlike the animated version, Scuttle can stay underwater.

300

Name four different and important themes in the story.


belonging, bullying, communication, diversity, freedom, identity, isolation, love, open-mindedness, sacrifice, self-expression

400

Who is Ariel's best friend?

Flounder

400

Both Ariel and Prince and Eric are fascinated with different things. Ariel loves ____ and Eric loves the  ______.

objects; sea

400

What did Ariel do with the fork when she was eating with Eric?

Brushed her hair

400

What is the major difference with Ursula's character in the live-action film?

Ursula is King Triton's sister

400

Name an example of symbolism in the story.

*Human artifacts ~ Ariel's connection to the outside world

*Ariel ~ loneliness and exclusion

500

Name four song titles from the film along with the characters who sing the songs.

"Part of Your World" ~ Ariel

"Under the Sea" ~ Sebastian

"Poor Unfortunate Soul" ~ Ursula

"Kiss the Girl" ~ Sebastian

500

Name two of the three new song titles in the live-action film along with the characters who sing the songs.

“The Scuttlebutt” ~ Sebastian

“Wild Uncharted Waters” ~ Prince Eric

“For the First Time” ~ Ariel

500

What is the name of Ursula's alter ego?

Vanessa

500

In the live-action film, Ariel has a strong presence and becomes powerful in her own right. Give a specific example from the film that supports this statement. 

In the animated film, Scuttle snatches the locket off her neck and shatters it. However, in the live-action, Ariel does it herself. 

In addition, she steers the ship straight into Ursula, defeating her—something that Prince Eric did in the animated film.

500

Name the four conflicts in the story.

1) Character versus Character

2) Character versus Self

3) Character versus Society

4) Character versus Nature

1) Ariel versus her father; Ursula

2) Ariel and her desire to live as a human

3) Ariel versus the dominating sea (mermaid culture)

4) Prince Eric versus the storm