When Merida’s mother and father, King Fergus (Billy Connolly), decide that it’s time for her to marry a prince of another clan - the typical end-goal for most fairy tales - Merida sets off to find magic that will change her destiny and win her freedom. While her mother, Elinor (Emma Thompson), tries to teach Merida virtues befitting her royal stature, Merida prefers to gallop off into the wilderness, honing her archery skills and climbing rugged cliffs. The princess in this case is Merida (Kelly Macdonald), Scottish princess of Clan DunBroch. Perhaps the most courageous thing about Brave, then, is how it shows princesshood not as a station to aspire to, but a burden to be freed from. Redheads, always go the distance and you’ll achieve things you never thought imaginable.Princesses have become something of a cottage industry for Disney, a company more than willing to take fairy-tale fascination to new levels of dress-up. Merida sets out in the forest, just like how we can set out in life to jump over obstacles, challenge new things and dream big.
She’s willing to go against the norm and be a unique redhead individual. Merida is determined to practice archery and explore the kingdom on her horse, Angus. READ: Styling Tips for Redheads With Naturally Curly Hair
Still to this day, as we watch the movie, we can’t stop staring at her red curly locks. We know it’s an animated film, but Merida’s red locks are absolutely breathtaking. She desires to make a name for herself and be someone: a girl of independence. Merida doesn’t want to rely on her prince to come sweep her away. To celebrate the anniversary of Pixar’s first female protagonist film, we’re breaking down five life lessons you can all learn from Merida. Merida is a very headstrong and free-spirited 16-year-old girl who wants control of her own destiny, instead of dreaming for a prince to come. Set in Scotland in a mythical time, Brave features a redheaded princess named Merida, an aspiring archer and daughter of royalty. Disney’s Pixar, Brave, hit theaters five years ago today.
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