Disney’s Snow White
Warning: This article includes SPOILERS for Snow White (2025)!
Disneys live-actionSnow Whiteremake introduces a love interest named Jonathan who replaces the Prince, offering a satisfying new character.
Like manylive-action Disney remakes, I had high hopes and low expectations.
Its difficult to update beloved films in a meaningful way without upsetting fans.
Unfortunately, DisneysSnow White received mixed and negative negative reviewson Rotten Tomatoes.
Jonathan is first introduced early in the live-action Snow White adaptation when hes stealing potatoes from the castle.
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What he doesnt know is that Snow already wanted to do what was right for her people.
However, it isnt an immediate switch.
Many thought that Jonathan was just a new version of The Prince.
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However, the two are entirely distinct characters.
Snows relationship with Jonathan starts out tense because he unknowingly speaks negatively of Snow White to her face.
However, theres chemistry between them despite their adversarial meet cute.
The tension between them continues once Snow runs into him in the forest.
Snow is also an optimist who believes in the power of kindness, while Jonathan is a cynical realist.
Despite this, they find themselves drawn to each other.
They both bring out the best in one another.
They fight for one another even when they can walk away, and they push each other to grow.
The two actually make a fantastic pairing.
Patriarchal societies would dictate that he would be the leader instead of her if they got together.
Another difference between Jonathan and The Prince is their personalities.
Because The Prince only appears briefly in the animated movie, the audience doesnt learn much about him.
He seems sweet and romantic, but thats about it.
Hes a cynical thief who steals from the rich to care for his group of bandits.
The most crucial difference between the two romantic leads is thatThe Prince is royalty while Jonathan is a peasant.
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Additionally, Snow White and Jonathan have an opposites-attract dynamic that gives the fairytale a fresh spin on romance.
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