Top 10 Disney Heroines

I've been promising this for a while now, but here it is the Top Ten Disney Heroines List! Just as a warning, I mentioned earlier that I recently watched Brave, which has a new heroine (Merida). After giving it a lot of thought, I decided not to include Merida in my list because she is a Disney/PIXAR character instead of strictly Disney. But if you were curious, she probably would have come in at number 5. I've done two top 10 lists before, so feel free to check those out. But for now, I present to you, my biased list of the Top 10 Disney Heroines!


10) Cinderella

"So this is love."

Movie: Cinderella
Age: 17
Challenges: Cinderella's challenge is mostly her step-mother, who is cruel to her and tries to prevent her from finding true love. Cinderella doesn't let that stop her though!
Personality: What really stands out about Cinderella is how patient and kind she is. Other than that her personality kind of falls to the wayside.
Beauty: Cinderella is classically beautiful with sweet, roman features. She's got the blonde hair and the blue eyes, nothing too exciting.
Role Model: Cinderella is a role model in that she is optimistic and believes in her dreams--even if her dreams are superficial. She has the patience of a saint with her step-family and is kind to everyone she meets. She even forgives her step-family! So I would say that Cinderella is a fine role model, even if she does want to marry the guy who can't remember what her face looks like so he is going to marry whatever girl can fit her foot into a glass slipper.
Superlatives: Most Classically Beautiful, Kindest


9) Ariel

"Flounder, don't be such a guppy"

Movie: The Little Mermaid
Age: 16
Challenges: Ariel's challenges are a bit silly compared to other heroines. She is in love with a human, but can't be with him because she is a mermaid and her father doesn't approve. After she fixes that problem by running away, her new problem is that she has to make Eric fall in love with her--without her voice! She's not exactly curing cancer in this movie.
Personality: Ariel is stubborn and rebellious, disobeying her father and running away from home. She doesn't take well to authority. She is also curious and adventurous, always up to explore.
Beauty: Most of my male friends tell me that Ariel is the hottest Disney Heroine. I can see why--she's practically naked for a majority of the movie and she's got all that perfect hair going on. Ariel is beautiful, there's no denying it, although I wish she would cover up a bit more. The immodesty!
Role Model: NO! I hate to say it, but Ariel is not a good role model. Sure she pursues her dreams, but her dream is a completely selfish one that takes her away from her friends and family and makes them worry. Does she care? Nope. Ariel's entire being is focused on getting her man. Is that a healthy message to send? Nope. She literally gives up her voice so that she can be with a guy. Am I the only one that seems significant to? On top of all that, Ariel is saved--she does no saving. Prince Eric rescues her at the end of the movie and it is her dad who finally lets her become a real human. There's no female empowerment in Ariel.
Superlatives: Best Singing Voice

8) Jasmine

"Then maybe I don't want to be a princess anymore!"

Movie: Aladdin

Age: 15

Challenges: Jasmine's challenges are that she is never allowed to leave the palace and desperately wants to explore the world, and that she is being forced to marry a man she doesn't love. Oh--and she gets trapped in an hourglass. I would say that's a challenge too.

Personality: She is headstrong and willful with a fierce independent streak. When she isn't happy with what her future holds, Jasmine takes her fate into her own hands and escapes the palace. But she is also self-sacrificing, as she gives up her new freedom to save Aladdin from the guards. 

Beauty: Jasmine is very beautiful, her most notable feature being that teeny-tiny waistline!

Role Model: When Rapunzel runs away from home, she does so with every intention of returning and has a specific goal in mind--to see the lights. Jasmine, however, plans to run away forever after having a big fight with her father. This doesn't make her the best Disney Heroine Role Model, but even the worst Disney Role Model is better than a Kardashian any day!

Superlatives: Better Role Model Than A Kardashian

7) Jane

"I was saved! I was saved by a flying wild man in a loincloth."

Movie: Tarzan

Age: 21-24 ish

Challenges: The main challenge Jane faces throughout the film is whether or not she can give up her life back in England to stay in the jungle with Tarzan. A classic example of your head battling your heart. In the end her heart wins out, which isn't exactly practical, but she looks happy.

Personality: Jane is an academic. She comes to the jungle to learn about the gorillas living there with her scientist father. But she is also sensitive and artistic, as can be seen by her sketch book. She's got a strong desire to learn and to help others, especially Tarzan in this case.

Beauty: There is nothing wrong with Jane's looks, but she isn't as stunning (or is it striking?) as some of the other Disney heroines. This is mainly due to the fact that she spends the movie in that god-awful yellow dress. Seriously, I know it's probably historically accurate and stuff, but that thing is hideous. There's a reason you don't see any Jane's on halloween.

Role Model: Jane is a role model because she is an intelligent young woman who chooses love over a life of comfort.

Superlatives: Most Intelligent

6) Pocahontas

"Clouds...Strange Clouds."

Movie: Pocahontas
Age: 20ish
Challenges: Pocahontas probably faces the most intense challenges of all the Disney Heroines. She not only has to face the well-known un-wanted marriage plot device, as well as the dead mother, and the strong desire to be free, but she has to battle racism as well. In the end, she has to go against her own father and tribe to do what is right--and she doesn't get the guy! Talk about challenges.
Personality: Pocahontas is strong, but not serious. In fact, she doesn't want to marry Kocoum because he is too serious. She is playful and adventurous, but noble and brave as well. She is a little too free-spirited though, sometimes ignoring her friends and family's feelings to pursue her own agenda without talking with them first.
Beauty: Pocahontas is smokin'. She wears a very scandalous dress and has all that long, flowing black hair that gets tangled up in her face all the time. Damn uncomfortable if you ask me. Personally, I prefer more girly heroines, but there is no denying that she is pretty in an earthy sort of way.
Role Model: Pocahontas is an excellent role model because she stands up for what is right at the risk of her own life. AND she doesn't rely on her man, actually ending the movie without a husband. Girl be flyin' solo.
Superlatives: Overcomes Great Challenges

5) Esmeralda

"Justice!"

Movie: The Hunchback of Notre Dawn

Age: 22ish

Challenges: Esmeralda's challenges involve the discrimination against her people, similar to Pocahontas I suppose but less intense. 

Personality: Esmeralda is fiery and independent. She's a girl who can take care of herself (girl can hold her own against Phoebus) and knows it. She's also very aware of her...sexuality, which is unusual for a Disney heroine who are mostly seen as innocent. But I get the feeling that Esmeralda's been around the block a few times, if you know what I mean. She is strong-willed and unafraid to stand up for what she believes in and to help Quasimodo when he is being ridiculed.

Beauty: Bitch be sexy and she knows it.

Role Model: To be honest, I never paid much attention to Esmeralda. It always kind of irked me, even as a child, that she ended up with the handsome blonde instead of giving Quasimodo his happy ending. But as I was making this list I started to think more and more about her and found out that she's actually pretty awesome. She's independent and strong, she can fight, she knows magic allusions and shit, she stands up for what she believes in, and she doesn't judge Quasimodo based on his looks. She is, however, one step up from a stripper in the beginning, so that's points off the role model score.

Superlatives: Most Under-appreciated, Craftiest

4) Tiana

"There is no way I am kissing a frog and 

eating a bug in the same day."

Movie: The Princess and the Frog
Age: 19
Challenges: Tiana absolutely faces challenges! She is looked down upon for wanting to open a restaurant as a woman, and then is turned into a frog. However, Tiana doesn't let the discrimination or what the townspeople have to say discourage her, instead working even harder to achieve her goals. She has two jobs for pete's sake!
Personality: Tiana is hard working and determined with the perfect amount of sass. However, she also is distant from others, making it hard for her to connect with people emotionally, and can be seen as a bit callous. But she learns by the end of the movie that friends and fun are just as important as hard work.
Beauty: Tiana is very beautiful. She has the disadvantage of spending the majority of the movie as a frog and having only a few precious seconds in her beautiful dresses, but even as a frog her eyes sparkle!
Role Model: I would say that Tiana is an excellent role model. She teaches girls all about hard work--but also that it's okay to have fun.
Superlatives: Most Hard-Working


3) Rapunzel

"Have some humanity! Haven't you ever had a dream?"

Movie: Tangled
Age: 18
Challenges: Rapunzel's challenge is similar to Jasmine's in that that she has never been allowed to leave her tower. Her story is about growing up and breaking free, about discovering who you are.
Personality: Rapunzel is a bit naive, but it works for her. She's a happy-go-lucky young woman who's not afraid to follow her dreams. Rapunzel is very talented. She cooks, sews, plays chess, makes candles, dances, paints, loves to read and exercise, plays guitar, and swings around on her hair like an acrobat. Rapunzel is open, honest, a bit too trusting, and hilarious. If I had to be a princess, I'd pick her.
Beauty: Rapunzel is beautiful, in a I've-Still-Got-A-Little-Of-My-Baby-Fat kind of way. Her dramatic haircut at the end matches her personality very well, I think, and is still beautiful if not traditionally beautiful.
Role Model: I would say that Rapunzel is a decent role model, although I'm sure girls around the world are now considering running away from home because they're convinced they've been kidnapped from their royal parents. Rapunzel is the opposite of lazy, and the way she goes after her dreams is a good message.
Superlatives: Most Talented, Best Hair


2) Belle

"Gaston, you are positively primeval."

Movie: Beauty and the Beast
Age: 17
Challenges: Belle faces several challenges, such as the way the town thinks she strange and odd because she loves to read and doesn't swoon over Gaston. She also has to live with a "monstrous beast"which is...challenging. These may not seem like the most exciting challenges a Disney heroine can face, but I think that is mostly because of how well Belle handles them. She doesn't let the town's gossip get her down, holds her own against Gaston, and gets to know and love the Beast.
Personality: Belle is intelligent and kind. She doesn't focus on outward appearances, instead caring more about--get this--inner beauty. She is brave and has a good sense of what is the right thing to do, as can be seen in the wolf-fight scene where, instead of escaping after Beast rescues her, Belle helps him back to the castle and tends to his injuries. Her bravery and love can also be seen when she stays in the Beast's castle in her father's place.
Beauty: Belle means beauty--and she lives up to her name. Belle is a beautiful young lady. Her brown hair and brown eyes may not be as unusually beautiful as Rapunzel's golden locks or Ariel's wild red hair, but nobody could call her ugly.
Role Model: I would say that Belle is an excellent role model! She doesn't judge based on appearances, and she likes to read!
Superlatives: Best Role Model


1) Mulan

"Just because I look like a man doesn't mean

I have to smell like one."

Movie: Mulan
Challenges: Mulan definitely faces adversity--and overcomes it! She is a woman in a time and country where women are under-valued. She has to train for war, facing physical adversity. And she's got the huns riding her ass! But Mulan manages to face her challenges with bravery and heart, earning her #1 spot.
Age: 16
Personality: IMO, Mulan is one of the most under-appreciated Disney heroines. She kicks ass, and hardly gets any recognition for it. Mulan's heart courage motivate her to risk her life in order to protect her father by going to war in his place. Going to war shows courage in and of itself, but Mulan is also brave on the battlefield. Instead of shying away from hard work and staying in the background, Mulan rushes to the front of the fight. Mulan also displays quick thinking in the avalanche scene in which she is able to knock out the entire hun army with one rocket. She isn't without flaws, however. For instance, Mulan's rebellion, while showing advanced thought for her time period, is also foolhardy. She is lazy at the beginning of the film, not taking the time to do her chores properly or to study for the matchmaking. She even cheats! But I think her hard work in training more than makes up for her initial laziness.
Beauty: While Mulan doesn't have the advantage of wearing a beautiful dress or having long, flowing hair throughout the film like some heroines do, her beauty still shines through--both with and without her make-up!
Role Model: Mulan shows brilliant strength of character. While she loves Shang, she doesn't rely on him utterly--she is her own person. In fact, she saves him. Imagine that!
Superlatives: Most Kick-Ass, Most Changed at the End of the Film, Most Independent


Well, there you have it! I hope you enjoyed my list and please tell me what you're top ten Disney Heroines are! Here's some Disney-Princess related goodness to leave you with:

• An artist named Amy Mebberson has some adorable artwork called the Pocket Princesses. 
• And here is a song by the lovely youtuber Carrie from itswaypastmybedtime titled Why Can't I Be A Disney Princess? It speaks to my heart in a way that a song about Disney princesses probably shouldn't.

J.K. Rowling Makes Me Nervous

Okay, so J.K. Rowling is Made of Awesome. There is no denying it. Harry Potter is beautiful and Real For Me and one of the things that has truly touched and shaped my life in so many ways. That being said, I'm nervous, because she's...writing! Yes, writing! I am so incredibly excited but also really, really nervous. I'm nervous simply because it's Not Harry Potter. Whatever she's writing, it's completely different--it's for adults, for one thing. And she's already said that if she were to write again it wouldn't be anything involving witches and wizards or anything because she'd be worried about drawing too much from the Harry Potter Universe. It's going to be completely different.

This makes me nervous for two reasons. First of all, I am so in love with the Harry Potter series, the way she wrote it, her plot, her characters, the world--everything. BUT...but what if it's not so much her that I love as Harry Potter? What if she can't write anything besides HP to save her life and everything else is crap? That would be so depressing. I mean, the book is guaranteed to be a bestseller so it'll be a success for her no matter what, but I would hate to stop loving her writing like I do now.

My second concern is that even if the next book is fantastic, what if it just isn't good enough? A tweet from Nathalie Summers in this article sums it up best when she says, "J.K. Rowling announcing a new book is almost like God announcing a follow-up to the Bible." And it's true. How can anything compare, no matter how good? I guess overall I'm just worried that I'll be disappointed, which is completely irrational and a little bit selfish of me because I should be optimistically supporting her no matter what, but that's how I feel.

Either way, whatever book J.K. Rowling comes out with, I will buy it and probably read it in one night. I am extremely interested in seeing her write something completely different from Harry Potter and am crossing my fingers for the best.

On a side note, if Pottermore doesn't open up soon I'm going to drown in a pool of my own tears and sweat.

Keeping with the Harry Potter vein, there is some great artwork y'all should go check out. The artist, Viria, has some amazing artwork for Harry Potter but also for a couple different fandoms as well. I think I saw some for Dr. Who and one for Bones. I love her style and she captured the Ginny in my head perfectly. She also draws a lot of the Marauders time period, which I love, because we just need to see more of the marauders!

Lent

It's that time of year again...you guessed it, LENT! Woohoo!

For those of you who don't know, Lent is the 40(ish) days between Ash Wednesday (hint, today) and Easter Sunday. It is a time of prayer, reflection, sacrifice, and fasting. As a Catholic, I have been participating in Lent my entire life. Up until recently, all that meant was giving up chocolate for 40(ish) days and then pigging out Easter Sunday. But now I feel like I'm ready for the Big Kid Lent--you know, the adult kind that actually means something. Basically what that means is that I will be following through with the fasting, prayer, and reflection portions of Lent that I have neglected in the past. By taking a more grown-up view of Lent this year, I am hoping to contribute to my goal of Doing Something.

You are required to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday during Lent between the ages of 18 and 59. This is actually pretty awesome, because up until yesterday I thought you had to fast every day, and I wasn't sure how I was going to handle that. I can do two days. Fasting involves eating one normal sized meal and two small meals that cannot equal your normal meal combined. You also can't snack in between. So you won't really go hungry, but it would be slightly uncomfortable for someone like me who enjoys snacking throughout the day. You are also not allowed to eat meat on fridays during Lent. My dad usually 'forgets' and has a meatball sub for lunch at work, but I've been pretty good about this rule for a few years now.

The prayer and reflection portions of Lent are pretty self explanatory. We are called to pray all the time, but maybe make extra effort during Lent. We are also called to reflect on our lives and our faith, which often leads to people flooding the confessional to cleanse themselves of their sins. Lent is such a happy time.

The most interesting part of Lent is the sacrifice portion. And no, I don't mean goats and chickens. Sacrifice during Lent is about giving up something you enjoy, or giving up a bad habit that holds you back, so that you can reflect on Jesus' suffering on the cross, the suffering in the world as a whole, and the changes needed within yourself. In the past, I have always given up chocolate. I'm still giving up chocolate this year, but I've decided to add negativity to the list--it seems like a pretty grown-up thing to give up. This means no cursing, no complaining, no gossiping, no whining, no making fun of my friend Whitney (hardest one, I swear), and no bad song lyrics. I have a propensity to get in a bad mood and then tell everyone about it, which isn't good. I feel like this Lent will be a good opportunity for me to decrease the amount of negativity in the world, the little bit of Worldsuck I'm contributing to. Phoebe Buffay from Friends would tell me I was 'cleansing my aura' or something. I think it's a good thing.

Lots of people give up chocolate for Lent. It's like, the thing to do. Partly because it's so easy and partly because it makes people feel a little healthier. Other popular things to give up for Lent are: junk food, soda, Facebook, meat, tv, cursing, or, my brother's favorite, homework. My dad gives up Lent. The men in my family are truly gems.

A really fun thing to do to the people who give up Facebook for Lent is to rally your friends together and do everything you can to give them as many notifications as possible by Easter. Poke them. Write on their wall. Tag them in every photo you can find. Tag them in all your statuses. I saw one girl post a paragraph from her history textbook on her friends wall one word at a time. Do that. They get pissed on Easter, but it makes them feel kind of loved too. And you can have really embarrassing photos of them up all Lent that they won't even know about. Fun times.

Another way I'm going to make this Lent an official grown-up event is by not skipping the Sundays. Technically, Lent is 40 days if you take out the Sundays, meaning that I could technically eat chocolate and bitch to my hearts content on the sabbath...but that kinda feels like cheating, doesn't it? So I'm not doing it this year! It will truly be a chocolate-free Lent!

If you have any questions about Lent you can go here, it's pretty legit and does a way better job of explaining things than I ever could.

Annndd in case you were wondering, I have drawn my second face! It is only marginally better than the first.

Her name is Edith Walters and she is a 12-year-old girl at her first Clemson Football Game. Don't judge me, please. It's Lent, so say nice things.

I am listening to I Like it Like That by Hot Chelle Rae. It's so catchy!

Top 10 Disney Heroes

I'm a Disney Fanatic, capital D and capital F. I honestly did not watch anything but Disney movies between kindergarten and 7th grade. This made high school a little awkward as I hadn't seen, you know, TV shows, or Titanic, or Die Hard, Star Wars, and The Breakfast Club or really anything that wasn't animated. But I was perfectly satisfied with my Disney movies. Who needs real people anyway (says the introvert)? Animated guys can be hot; Disney just makes them so good, you know? They're cute and smart and funny and noble and sometimes have castles--my chances of finding a Real Life man with a castle are pretty damn slim. So, in honor of my love for these fictional men who can never love me back, I have made this list of the top 10 Disney Heroes.

10) Prince Philip/Prince Charming/The Prince

"Now, Father, you're living in the past. This is the 14th century!"

"So this is love."

He doesn't speak...

Movies: Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarves

I've combined these three because they are So.Freaking.Similar! They're all princes, all attractive, they all have castles, and none play a particularly important role in the films (with the exception of Philip as he slays the dragon and all). The Prince from Snow White was so unimportant that they didn't even bother to give him a name, for goodness sakes! So, nothing really stands out about these fellas, but their looks and castles were enough to earn them a spot on The List--even if it's the last spot.
Superlatives: Psh, yeah right

9) John Smith

"Pocahontas, that tree is talking to me."

Movie: Pocahontas
Age: ??
Personality: John is adventurous, brave, independent, and determined. He is prejudiced in the beginning (a bit of an asshole to be honest) but he changes his ways and actually is the first Disney Hero to get with a Princess who was of a different race. I would critique him by saying he doesn't out enough importance and value in his friends. He kinda leaves Thomas hanging to go off and do his own thing, which isn't necessarily bad, but Thomas is a pansy and he could have used some advice/guidance.
Looks: He's got great hair! John's got lovely eyes too, but we don't really get to see much of his body. Also, I abhor that hat he wears.
Occupation/Hobbies: He is a sailer and a settler. Not a glamorous job, and he's away a lot of the time, but it's something.
Castle: No
Superlatives: Best Hair

8) Tarzan

"GORRRRILLLA!"

Movie: Tarzan
Age: 20
Personality: Tarzan is kind and romantic. He places a strong importance on family, willing to anything to protect and help those he loves. He's also quite curious, and an extraordinarily fast learner. I think Tarzan's most shining character feature is his ability to love so deeply. He cares so much for his mother, family, friends, and Jane.
Looks: He's got a nice body, which is blatantly evident since all he wears is that ridiculously small loin cloth. I'm not a huge fan of his face (as mean as that sounds) and the way his toes can move about independently freaks me out too. But his body is just sooo good.
Occupation/Hobbies: No occupation to be found. Enjoys learning about humans, surfing around the treetops, and monkeying about (I'm so punny) with his animal family.
Castle: Hah, no, he's in the jungle for pete's sake!
Superlatives: Best Body

7) Jim Hawkins

"Look, I'm kind of in a hurry, ok? I've gotta find a place to hide 

and there's pirates chasing me..."

Movie: Treasure Planet
Age: 15 (Alas, a bit too young)
Personality:  Jim's a bit of a bad boy, and he's got some daddy issues. But he's a good guy underneath just looking for a bit of adventure. He loves his mom, which is a point in his favor. No dog, but he does get pretty close to the little floating blubber thing, Morph.
Looks:  Jim has an undeniable boyish charm. He's not sexy, per se, but he is attractive. He's got kind eyes and a happy, innocent smile. His scowl is pretty sexy though, if you can get past the whole 'he's only fifteen' thing.
Occupation/Hobbies:  After leaving home he is a deckhand. Not exactly a glamorous job, but he works hard. That's a good character trait. At the end of the movie he is a military cadet, which is excellent. This shows dedication and hard work, and a uniform. There's something about a man in uniform! His hobbies include treasure hunting, and riding around on his light-up-mini-sunfish-flying-sailboat/surfboard-looking thing. It's a dangerous hobby, but that just adds to the whole bad boy image.
Castle:  No castle, just an inn. The inn is by the water, which is nice, and I suppose I could live humbly...but it's no castle.
Superlatives: Best Hobbies

6) Captain Phoebus

"Candlelight, privacy, music. 

Can't think of a better place for hand-to-hand combat."

Movie: The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Age: ??
Personality: He's pretty funny! Not the funniest, but up there. He is a man of principle and integrity, and very noble, which is a plus. Other than that though, he doesn't stand out to much personality wise in the lineup. He's friendly with his horse, Achilles, which is a point in his favor. I love a guy who loves animals!
Looks: If I'm right, Phoebus is the first one with a beard, and it works for him. He's not classically handsome like Prince Eric, but he's got a ruggedness about him that is very attractive. Not a huge fan of his nose though.
Occupation/Hobbies: Both Phoebus and Shang are Captains, which I like. It's more of an actual career than Prince. I also like the whole military aspect of it, partly because my father was in the military, giving me a great deal of respect for military men, but also because it shows perseverance and dedication to work yourself up through the ranks.
Castle: No, and no chance of getting one.
Superlatives: Best Occupation Tie, Most Noble/Honorable


5) Captain Li Shang

"Um...You...You fight good."

Movie: Mulan
Age: Approx. 23
Personality: Shang isn't my favorite character, personality wise. He's tough, ambitious, prejudiced, and a bit too shy for his own good. He shows the determination and drive needed in a war, which is admirable in a military leader.
Looks: He's got a very nice body and strong jaw. I'm not the biggest fan of his hairdo, or his cape thing, but what're you gonna do. His body is smokin though!
Occupation/Hobbies: Captain, but someone told me that once he gets promoted to General that he's pretty much as close to Prince as he can get in China. I'm not sure how much they were exaggerating, but they know more about Chinese politics than I so I'll go with it. His hobbies include training his beautiful, beautiful body, martial arts, and riding horses.
Castle: No, but once he gets promoted to General they might give him some sort of fancy abode.
Superlatives: Best Occupation Tie


4) Aladdin

"Trouble? No way. You're only in trouble if you get caught."

Movie: Aladdin

Age: 18

Personality: Aladdin is smart, inventive, and hilarious. Plus, he's got a monkey friend--who doesn't love a guy who hangs with animals? He's got dreams and isn't afraid to reach for them. He is also manipulative and a liar. I understand that he is a product of his environment, he had to do whatever he could to survive on the streets and all, but there is no denying that he seems to be a pathological liar. So his personality isn't the best, but Aladdin is charming! That is, if his name is REALLY Aladdin.

Looks: Attractive, CHECK. I'm a sucker for his smile, and his abs. His clothes aren't the best--I don't care for his purple vest thing--but I can look past all that as long as he's smiling.

Occupation/Hobbies: He is a thief turned prince. To be honest, I liked him better as a thief. He was just so crafty! His hobbies are stealing and hanging around with Abu. He also likes to ride around on carpet. He's got a busy life, so I guess I can't blame him for not having very many hobbies.

Castle: Sort of? He moves in with Jasmine, so he gets a castle, but it's not really his. Plus, if he were to marry me, he wouldn't get the castle in the divorce, so we'd be back on the streets. His shack sure had a nice view though!
Superlatives: Craftiest

3) The Beast

"At-at least... I got to see you... one last time."

Movie:  Beauty and the Beast
Age: 21
Personality: In the beginning he's a bit rough around the edges. But with a little TLC, Beast bloomed! He's a bit shy and reserved, but he is very, very caring. His willingness to let Belle go, even though he loves her and she is his only chance of returning to normal, shows a true strength, love, and strength of moral character that many other Disney Heroes haven't had the opportunity to prove. And the way he tries so hard to woo Belle is just freaking adorable.
Looks: He's not the best looking Disney Hero, but he's unique. His eyes are really his best feature, be him beast or man. I think it's his nose that I'm not too crazy about. He's got a nice body though, as pervy as that sounds. And I like his flowing locks, shows there's still a bit of the beast left in him!
Occupation/Hobbies: He is a prince. As for hobbies, his library is HUGE, so you would think he likes to read, but the new version of the movie has a scene that reveals he doesn't know how to read, so perhaps not. The movie doesn't really say much about Beast's hobbies. From just what we know in the movie, it looks like he spends all his time sulking and wooing Belle. Perhaps kidnapping old men.
Castle: Yes! Scary at first, but happy at the end. I'm not a huge fan of the angel statues plastered all over it or the stained glass windows though--reminds me too much of a church. Still, IMO, any castle is better than no castle.
Superlatives: Most Growth as a Character, Best Eyes

2) Prince Eric

"Believe me, Grim, when I find the right girl, I'll know. 

Without a doubt, it'll just-BAM-hit me. Like lightning."

Movie: The Little Mermaid

Age: 18

Personality:  I think we can all agree that Eric is pretty friendly. He's willing to take in a random stranger from the beach, house her, clothe her, feed her, give her a tour of the town--all without even knowing her name. He's a good guy. AND he's got a dog (Max) who, while a slobbery mess, is still a point in his favor. However, he's also a bit clueless. He's so obsessed with finding the girl of his dreams in the beginning that he doesn't give Ariel a chance, but he eventually comes around and decides to forget about the mystery girl and get with Ariel. A pivotal decision that is ruined by Ursula, but whatever he still decided it. Also, he risked his life to save Ariel at the end, so that kind of makes up for it!

Looks:  Eric is a sexy beast. Good hair. Good eyes. Good smile. Good body. He's got it all. Very classic features. My only complaint would be that he is too classically handsome, there isn't really anything distinctive or special about him--other than being drop dead gorgeous, of course.

Occupation/Hobbies:  He is a prince, so I'm sure he has lots of princely duties. His hobbies appear to be sailing, playing the flute, and playing with his dog, Max. Music is very important to Eric. He's artistic!

Castle:  Yes! And it is lovely, if I do say so myself.  It's by the sea, very picturesque. I would totally live there.
Superlatives:  Best Castle, Best All Around

1) Flynn Rider (Eugene Fitzherbert)

"I didn't want to have to do this, but you leave me no choice.

 Here comes the smolder."

Movie: Tangled
Age: 26
Personality: Flynn is HILARIOUS. He is the funniest Disney hero by far; he's got this little sarcastic sense of humor that has a direct line to my funny bone. He's a little bit cocky (hence the smolder), but it works for him, and he can be sweet too. He's not the most open guy, and puts on a bit of bravado, but once you get to know him he opens up and shows his True Self--cue the singing birds. His willingness to die so that Rapunzel can be free from both the burden of her mother and of her hair is a testament to his good character.
Looks: Flynn is attractive and he has the bit of uniqueness that heroes like Prince Eric, Prince Philip, Prince Charming, and The Prince lack. IMO, he is the most attractive Disney Hero.
Occupation/Hobbies: Flynn is a thief. He...steals things. Then he helps Rapunzel and becomes a Prince, so it doesn't look like he has a real job. His hobbies are...stealing things. Whatever, he's still hilarious.
Castle: No castle. After he marries Rapunzel he gets to live in her castle with her parents, but he doesn't have one in his own right. In fact, I'm pretty sure before Rapunzel he probably just freeloaded at friends' places and was basically homeless.
Superlatives: Best Looks, Best Personality, Best Sense of Humor


So there you have it! My list of the Top 10 Disney Heroes! Keeping with the Disney theme, there is some amazing Disney artwork of the Princesses that you should definitely check out. It is beautiful!