The first thing to notice about the review is that Schwarzbaum brings up one of the main things we talked about in class: Merida's hair.
Schwarzbaum explains that, despite Disney Princesses almost always (Snow White being the exception) having long, flowing hair to represent their femininity, Merida is different:
"Merida is defined by a huge unruly tumble of long bright-red curls that, in its refusal to be combed, let alone pinned down, signifies the opposite of ladylike passivity. Her untamed tresses are a Samson-like manifestation of her strength and independent spirit."
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