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Ursula, The Wicked Witch In Disney's 'The Little Mermaid,' Is A Modern Feminist
When "The Little Mermaid" came out in 1989, there was no doubt in anyone’s mind that Ursula — the sea witch who takes Ariel’s voice in exchange for legs — was evil.
By Faith Moore3 min read
The New York Daily News said she “oozes evil from her octopus-like tentacles.” Film critic Roger Ebert called her “evil” and “diabolical.” And The New York Times called her an “evil sea-witch.” She was the villain, plain and simple, and we all cheered when Eric finally ran her through with the prow of a boat.