In addition to the petition, which had more than 120,000 supporters, the Atlantic Wire and “Brave” director Brenda Chapman also disapproved of Merida’s makeover. The petition continues, “Moreover, by making her skinnier, sexier and more mature in appearance, you are sending a message to girls that the original, realistic, teenage-appearing version of Merida is inferior, that for girls and women to have value - to be recognized as true princesses - they must conform to a narrow definition of beauty.” That sense of empowerment found in “Brave” seems to have been lost in the transition to Disney princess, and Merida’s transformation has received plenty of negative attention. According to a petition set up prior to Merida’s induction, noted the makeover damages the original efforts of Pixar and disregards the young girls who admired Merida in “Brave.” The bow and arrow Princess Merida is seen carrying through “Brave” is nowhere to be found in this new version. In the drawing of Merida, Disney has made her skinnier while sculpting the girl’s face, making her eyes more oval and further apart. Merida was the antithesis to the traditional Disney princess, but, since being officially named as one, it appears she has undergone a makeover to appear more conventional. She wanted to explore, was not caught up in the pageantry of being a princess and wasn't swooning over princes or looking forward to the courting process.

The female protagonist of the Oscar-winning “Brave,' Princess Merida was defined by her difference from the traditional.

Merida, from Pixar’s “Brave,” was announced as Disney’s 11th princess on Saturday, and her new look has drawn the ire of fans. The makeover of Disney's 'Brave' character Princess Merida has drawn plenty of controversy.

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