There are also supernatural themes throughout the film, as magic runs amok in the world ofBrave.
Adult audiences will also be struck by the mother-daughter relationship that is the heart and soul of the film.
But that’s not the only element ofBravethatwill be noticed by adults.
There is a lot going on inBraveand a lot to unpack, so let’s get started.
It’s beautiful hair, but… how is it so long?
Maybe long hair just runs in the family?
Is it possible that Elinor is actually a distant relative ofRapunzel?
Brave’s Merida should be harder on her dad
Bravefocuses quite heavily on mother-daughter relationships.
Like many teenage girls, Merida has a complicated relationship with her mom.
It’s not like the king is some sort of saint.
It’s clear thatElinor is strugglingbecause she truly wants her daughter to be happy.
There are so many expectations placed upon women, evenprincesses and queens.
Aren’t you going to at least ask her what that potion is supposed to do?
This really doesn’t seem safe at all.
Get it together, princess!
It’s like Merida has no sense of self-preservation.
Isn’t she worried about being kidnapped?
It’s clear that Merida doesn’t fully grasp how precarious her situation is inBrave.
This is how wars get started, Merida.
How is the crown staying on Elinor’s head throughout Brave?
We just don’t understandhow.
Or maybe… it’s magic?
Is this crown enchanted with some sort of spell that keeps it perfectly in place?
Why doesn’t Brave’s Merida stop her mom from eating poisonous berries?!
Apparently, Merida’s lack of preservation extends to others inBrave.
“Find those by the creek, did you?”
Of course, one berry wouldn’t be enough to kill Elinor.
First of all, there’s the fact that she doesn’t stop her mother from eating poisonous berries.
We get it, Merida.
You’re filled with teen angst!
No one understands you!
Your mother exists only to suck all the fun out of your life!
But wasn’t turning her into a bear enough revenge?
Must you really bethisvindictive?
Is Brave’s Merida the original Bachelorette?
Elinor eventually helps Merida come up with a better way ofclaiming her independencethanshooting for her own hand.
Merida just wants to findloveand she’s determined to get it.
Which of the clans will receive the final rose?
Sure, we have a spirited heroine determined to live life on her terms.
Merida is just doing Merida.
If a queen can turn into a bear, then a princess can choose to be single.
Elinor isn’t the parent who doesn’t listen to Merida in Brave… To be fair, Fergus thinks he’s protecting his daughter.
Incredibly, Meridastilldoesn’t realize that Fergus doesn’t have her back and never did.
First of all, she’s incredibly impulsive and doesn’t care who she puts in danger.
Then there’s that whole thing where shetrusted a strange witch in the middle of the woods.
Trusting the wrong person can literally topple an entire kingdom just look atthe Romanovs.
Hopefully, she has a little time to grow before she is put in charge of anything.
Elinor is clearly the brains behind the throne in Brave
Ah, Fergus.
He’s not exactly the wisest of rulers.
Like Merida, he’s impulsive, has a temper, and doesn’t listen to anybody else.
We’re willing to bet money that Elinor is the real power behind the throne.
She’s far more even-tempered than her husband and much wiser.
We get the feeling that Elinor is pulling the strings while only letting Fergusthinkhe’s in charge.
How was the spell on the boys broken at the end of Brave?
We’re pretty unclear on how this whole magic thing works inBrave.
Is it possible that the witch was just lying about how one turns back into a human?
Maybe the spell was never actually meant to be permanent.
She’s only delaying the inevitable, though.
If Merida continues to refuse to marry anyone, the political ramifications could be severe.
There’s a good chance that war will break out.
Merida is basically going to be forced to marry someone or else deal with some pretty bloody repercussions.
So much for happily ever after.
