Moana 2
Warning: This article contains MAJOR SPOILERS for Moana 2!
The ambiguity creates a space where more than one answer can be accurate simultaneously.
This is where unofficial rules come into play.
The movie has to perform well, and the character must be marketable.
The answer lies in the expansive, well-developedworld ofMoana.
Based on this historical context, Moana wouldnt have been considered a princess but a village chiefs daughter.
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For instance, Chiefdoms are typically community-oriented and less centralized.
Chiefs also generally possess less power than kings and queens.
Based on this historical context, Moana wouldnt have been considered a princess but a village chiefs daughter.
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She just wouldnt have the same experience as a princess because of the differences in governmental structures.
Moanas repeated insistence that she isnt a princess directly contradicts Moanas inclusion in the brand.
They even offer Moana-themed activities, wallpaper, and videos, solidifying their stance on the matter.
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She toldEntertainment Weeklythis:
Films are always representative of their times.
So, yeah, she is a princess, but she’s also a hero.
I like that those two words are now interchangeable."
Moana 2 is the sequel to the 2016 animated film Moana.
Moana is a 2016 animated film from Walt Disney Animation Studios. Set in Ancient Polynesia, the story follows the journey of a young Chieftain’s daughter named Moana as she seeks the demigod Maui to lift a curse affecting her island, exploring themes of adventure and self-discovery.
