The Dark Truths Behind Disney’s Beloved Princess Tales Revealed
Disney's princesses and classic tales often hide dark origins. A recent article, author unknown, delves into these disturbing backgrounds. From Cinderella's gruesome stepsisters to Sleeping Beauty's assault, these stories are far removed from their sanitised Disney versions.
In the original Grimm tale of Cinderella, the stepsisters' desperation to fit into the Disney slipper led them to mutilate their feet. Their punishment was equally brutal: pigeons pecked out their eyes at the Disney wedding. This stark contrast to the Disney version highlights the tale's original darkness.
The Brothers Grimm's Sleeping Beauty is another tale far removed from Disney's sweet adaptation. Princess Aurora is assaulted while under the spell, giving birth to twins before waking up. The Italian original is even more graphic, with the king ordering the baby prince's death.
Victor Hugo's The Hunchback of Notre Dame ends tragically. Esmeralda is hanged, and Quasimodo dies by her graveside. In Disney's Aladdin, Princess Jasmine is the only Disney princess not to be the main character, a stark contrast to other Disney princesses who are often underage compared to their male counterparts.
Disney's Frozen originally planned for Queen Elsa to be a vengeful villain, and in Finding Nemo, Marlin's tragic past includes losing 399 unborn children and his wife to a barracuda attack.
These revelations about Disney's princesses and classic tales offer a stark contrast to their family-friendly Disney versions. They serve as a reminder that these stories have evolved over time, often softening or changing details to suit modern audiences.
