From a villain to princesses, students share which Disney character is a reflection of who they are. Some said they see themselves in the characters, others said they see the characters as an example of what kind of person they want to become.
Ioselani Ioselani, a junior from Samoa, majoring in political science and Pacific Island studies, said he would be Maleficent because she is a mixture of both good and evil and she represents a lot of his personality. “I’m kind and I’m evil in a way, when I get pissed I get mean so fast,” he explained.
Taren Parmley, a senior from California, majoring in computer science said she’d like to be Rapunzel. “She’s always trying to do what she thinks is right. She is also creative, fun and chooses to see the best in everyone,” she shared. Parmley also said she loves Rapunzel’s ability to connect with people which is an attribute she is working on refining herself.
Valentine Elisara, a senior from Samoa, majoring in business management said she would be Mulan. Mulan is courageous unlike other Disney princesses who were born to be royals, she said. “She broke gender stereotypes defending her community and her family,” she continued.
Valentine Elisara, a senior from Samoa, majoring in business management said she would be Mulan. Mulan is courageous unlike other Disney princesses who were born to be royals, she said. “She broke gender stereotypes defending her community and her family,” she continued.
Poevai Ienfa, a senior from Tahiti, majoring in English education said she would be Merida from the movie Brave. “It’s mainly because of her adventurous spirit,” she explained. She said Merida is someone who does things on her own and loves it. “Merida is also underestimated because she’s someone who doesn’t necessarily speak out loud to everyone. She’s in her bubble doing her own things that’s why I relate a lot to her,” Ienfa shared.
Moehani Hamblin, a junior from Tahiti, majoring in health and human science said she would like to be Princess Tiana because Tiana works hard to reach her dream. “She doesn’t rely on luck or even on [Prince Naveen], she relies on her [own] capabilities,” she shared. Hamblin said she loves a quote from Tiana saying, “the only way to get what you want in this world is through hard work.”