The “Princess and the Frog” is a fairy tale about a young woman who is transformed into a frog by an evil sorceress. The frog prince helps her to break the spell and they live happily ever after. The story is first attested in a written form in the late seventeenth century and has been widely retold in many different ways. It is one of the most famous fairy tales of all time.
The earliest known version of the story is “The Frog Prince” by the Brothers Grimm. In this version the princess is forced to keep her promise to the frog prince and marry him. She does so but she is not happy about it. Later she discovers that he is really a handsome prince who has been cursed by an evil witch. The two of them live happily ever after.
The story has been adapted to many different forms including ballets operas and films. The most famous film version is Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog” (2009) which is set in New Orleans and features an African-American princess named Tiana.
The story has been both praised and criticized for its portrayal of women. Some feminists have argued that the story is sexist and teaches girls that they should accept abusive relationships. Others have praised the story for its message of female empowerment.
How long is “The Princess and the Frog”? The story is just a few pages long in its original form. The Disney film is about 90 minutes long.
What is the name of the protagonist in The Princess and the Frog?
Tiana
What name does Tiana receive at the end of The Princess and the Frog?
Princess Tiana
Who is the villain of The Princess and the Frog?
Dr.
Facilier
What does Dr.
Facilier turn Prince Naveen into at the beginning of The Princess and the Frog?
A frog
How does Tiana become a frog?
She kisses Prince Naveen when he is a frog
What does Tiana want more than anything?
Her own restaurant
What does Louis want to do?
Become a musician
Who is Tiana’s best friend?
Charlotte La Bouff
What does Mama Odie do?
She’s a voodoo priestess
What does Facilier need for his voodoo spells?
The person’s shadow
What does Facilier do with Naveen’s shadow?
He traps it in a jar
How does Tiana get her restaurant?
She wins it in a poker game
What is Tiana’s theme song?
Almost There
What are the names of Tiana’s parents?
Eudora and James
What does Tiana call her restaurant?
Tiana’s Place