TwingleMum
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This was discussed last week on the community board. Search function not working or I'd post link.
Well, yes, he had a mom and dad, but again, mom killed in the movie. Left with only dad.SplashLover93 said:i thought his dad was that elk dude or something? maybe im confused
DisneyDotty said:Did y'all already cover Jungle Book--Mowgli was also an orphan, and there are no females who help him in the jungle, only "dad" figures. Only girl is the one at the end who "seduces" him back into civilization. I know, I know--Kipling's story, but it IS Disney's version.![]()
flbelle82 said:Ok, I was thinking about this the other night and just had to share, has anyone else noticed that only a few Disney characters have two parents. I understand embracing different family forms, but it just seems weird to me.
Case in point:
Ariel-Dad
Belle-Dad
Cinderella-Step-mom (Dad was in beginning until he dies)
Prince Charming-Dad
Snow White- Dad
Nemo-Dad
Toy Story kids-Mom
Lion King-Mom (Dad killed early)
Aladdin-None!
Jasmine-Dad
Will Turner (Potc)-none
Elizabeth-Dad
Christopher Robin-Mom
Princess Mia-Mom (step-dad in sequel)
Lilo-Sister
Tarzan-Orphan (unless you count primates)
Jane-Dad
Pocahontas-Dad
Alice-Mom
Peter Pan-orphan
In fact, the only Princess to have two parents was Aurora and she spent 16 years away living with three bickering old ladies!!!
It's funny that no matter year, format, animated or live, the majority of the characters do not come from a typical family. (and they are mostly fathers...) Guess Walt was ahead of his time in more ways than one! Just an interesting thought I wanted to put out there!