The What's On Your Mind Thread and the Battle of Hogwarts

[MickeyisBeast]

Pocahontas _________________________

Pocahontas is unique being that she is the only Disney Princess whom we know actually existed. Historically she is known by three separate names. Powhattan for "little mischief", Pocahontas was actually a nickname given to her because of her precocious and playful nature. Her real name was Matoaka or "bright stream between the hills". This can easily be linked to her affinity for rivers in the film. Her third name Rebecca, which she adopted after being baptized, is Hebrew for "to bind or bring together" and this is exactly what she did for her people and the Jamestown settlers.

 

[MickeyisBeast]

Mulan

The story of Mulan is not a fairytale but a legend potentially based on real events of a woman named Hua Mulan which literally translates to "flower wood orchid", or the magnolia. Magnolias are a symbol of perseverance and nobility. The film makes reference to this in the scene when Mulan and her father sit beneath the magnolia tree. Her father subtly parallels his daughter to a late magnolia [mulan] blossom and how it will one day be the most beautiful of all.

 

[MickeyisBeast]

Tiana ___________________________________

Potentially derived from the Greek word 'TIANI' meaning "princess", being a popular name among African-Americans it may be fitting that the first black Disney Princess was named Tiana. However this was not her first name choice. Originally her name was Maddy but was deemed too racially insensitive. This is odd since Maddy is short for Madeline derived from Magdeline. Mary Magdeline was a friend of Jesus and only disciple strong enough to witness his crucifixion and the first to witness his resurrection -- a woman who went on a long journey and acheived a great spiritual transformation.

 

[Monorail Fan:)]

It's a Flying Quirrell!

 

[MickeyisBeast]

Rapunzel

Also known as "rampion" or "bellflower", rapunzel is an edible plant. In the Grimm's Tale, it was specifically this plant that a poor man stole from a witch's garden to feed his pregnant wife. As punishment, the witch took the poor couple's daughter and raised her away in a tower without any doors or stairs. This plant is not only beautiful but is also noted for its ability to grow in very inhospitable soils. Rapunzel is very much like her namesake plant in that she too flourishes in beauty, kindness and curiosity despite being locked away in a cruel world. (she will also be the first Disney Princess who's main color is purple.)

I KNEW THIS ONE. From watching that Rocky and Bullwinkle show, they had an episode of Rapunzel and the mom wanted rampion! woooow I feel smart.

 

[Monorail Fan:)]

He's sad because he's still a caterpillar, unlike me.

 

[Monorail Fan:)]

 

[LondonUnderground]

you are a hypocrite. and one day, you will end up with no friends. kewl have fun with that

 

[marypops!]

Look, that one looks dead over there.
... He's waving!

 

[Monorail Fan:)]

 

[marypops!]

aBook is the new book that rewrites the book on writing books.

 

[TheDreamsComeTrue]

He's sad because he's still a caterpillar, unlike me.

You've matured!

 

[Monorail Fan:)]

Hagrid, you're not supposed to show favoritism.

 

[LondonUnderground]

You've matured!

/dead

 

[Monorail Fan:)]

 

[TheDreamsComeTrue]

you are a hypocrite. and one day, you will end up with no friends. kewl have fun with that

 

[MickeyisBeast]

you are a hypocrite. and one day, you will end up with no friends. kewl have fun with that

living a sad life with cats as their only company.

 

[MickeyisBeast]

I found a really nice TR to read! YAY
It's raining pretty hard outside, so there is no satellite signal, aka no TV.
I'll just sit here with my blanket, read some TRs, and listen to the rain...

 

[Monorail Fan:)]

 

[Monorail Fan:)]