Tuesday, September 2, 2008

I would be...

Megara 
(from hercules)



Much of the time when you read a list of the "Disney princesses" Megara is not included among them. This may have something to do with the fact that Megara is not like your typical princess. She is witty, sarcastic, independent and doesn't need a man. In fact, Meg often speaks of how she doesn't want to fall in love. She's been wronged, and fends for herself now. In addition, Megara also uses Hercules for her own ends in the movie. Her actions, and her personality make her very unlike any of the other princesses who are often lovesick damsels in distress with royal parents. Megara has none of those things.
While I don't plan on using someone for my own ends, I am very much like Megara when it comes to my personality. I prefer to do things myself and not depend on others. I like to think of myself as fairly self efficient and able to take care of myself. I don't think that a women needs a man, much like Meg. I never go looking for a boy, I think love happens when you least expect it. While I'm not the wittiest person, I do put on a tough front sometimes and care underneath. Megara is one of the most real and dimensional characters among the Disney females, and I think that has something to do with all of her flaws.
 

1 comment:

Kathleen "Kat" Robinson-Malone said...

Nice work. I had forgotten about this character.

P Kat