She's patently uncomfortable – wrapped in reams of fabric, the gown threatens to suffocate her. Merida’s mother even forces her daughter into a formal gown for the occasion. Sons from neighbouring clans eagerly arrive to display their prowess in a variety of disciplines. Early on in the film there’s a crucial scene in which Merida’s father hosts a competition to win his daughter’s hand in marriage. That smile should be extremely troublesome to anyone who’s seen Brave.
What I find most niggling about this transformation is the strange authenticity of Merida’s smile. Yes, the neckline has dipped ever so slightly and she’s definitely wearing eyeliner – but it’s not that scandalous and 16-year old girls wear make-up.
Some critics have gone too far in suggesting this new Merida has been intentionally sexualised.
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