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What does Sebastian say about the girl in relation to swimming and singing?
What does Sebastian say about the girl in relation to swimming and singing?
She's gonna be the death of me! Swimming when she should be singing.
What does Allana say about fish puns?
What does Allana say about fish puns?
Aren't we better than that?
What does Atina say about the answer given?
What does Atina say about the answer given?
As canned as tuna and twice as oily!
How does Atina describe her sisters compared to Ariel?
How does Atina describe her sisters compared to Ariel?
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What does Adella ask in regard to Ariel?
What does Adella ask in regard to Ariel?
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What potential issue does Sebastian warn about?
What potential issue does Sebastian warn about?
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What do Atina and Arista say they gave up?
What do Atina and Arista say they gave up?
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What does Sebastian say about finding someone?
What does Sebastian say about finding someone?
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What is Flounder’s self-description?
What is Flounder’s self-description?
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What does King Triton acknowledge?
What does King Triton acknowledge?
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Study Notes
Characters and Quotes
- Sebastian (Xavier) expresses frustration about Ariel's priorities, highlighting a tension between her desire to swim rather than sing.
- Allana (Madeline) mocks fish puns, voicing discontent about their father's leniency with Ariel compared to the other sisters.
- Atina (Savannah) critiques the qualities of her sisters, emphasizing Arista's beauty, Andrina's intelligence, Allana's sweetness, her own maturity, and Adella's lack of male attention.
- Adella (Alaina) questions what Ariel possesses that she does not, suggesting ambition and ruthlessness.
- Sebastian warns about the potential chaos that Ariel might bring when she is not focused.
- Atina and Arista (Savannah and Kaeli) lament giving up a date with a charming guy, showcasing their playful disappointment.
- Sebastian expresses urgency in finding Ariel before Triton discovers her absence, underlining her carefree attitude.
- Sebastian's shock at the revelation of a real human emphasizes the awe and fear surrounding the unknown.
- Flounder (Adriane) feels inadequate compared to Ariel, showcasing the competitive dynamics in friendships and aspirations.
- Windward (Belle) assures Triton of her intentions, highlighting familial concerns and protective instincts.
- King Triton (Justin) acknowledges the situation while revealing his worries about Ariel's absence and consequent repercussions on her music career.
Themes
- Sibling Rivalry: The characters display competitive elements regarding beauty, intelligence, and romantic attention, central to their relationships.
- Parental Oversight: Triton symbolizes the protective parent, struggling with his daughters' desires and independence.
- Dreams vs. Responsibilities: Ariel's longing for freedom and exploration contrasts with her familial duties, creating conflict in the narrative.
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