She is also compassionate and was devastated both times she hurt Merida by mistake as she began to lose her humanity, even running away the second time as she felt she had become a danger to her family and her kingdom. She has shown to be a very brave person, as shown when she fought against Mor'du in order to protect Merida. The beginning of the change in her character is shown when she eats the fish Merida catches her, and becomes more apparent when she leaves her crown behind, indicating her ability and desire to change and let go of the stern perfectionist queen she once was and allow Merida to embrace the freedom she has always wanted. However, after she is turned into a bear by Merida, she begins to see her daughter for who she is as Merida's survival skills come in handy in finding food and during the time they spend together, to have the two rekindle and mend their strong bond.
This is shown as the leaders of the three clans went to Elinor to decide who was the winner of the queen and as she helped Merida reach a compromise among the four clans regarding who would marry Merida that satisfied all sides.Įlinor shares her traits of stubbornness and inability of listening with her daughter, as both refuse to attempt to listen to each other and their intentions and only choose to attempt to force their ideas and beliefs onto each other without finding a compromise. She deals with the more political, diplomatic problems among the four clans. She realized the harshness of her actions upon Merida's exit, however, and removed it from the fire with regret.Įlinor also seems rather strong, as she was able to pull all of the ears of the leaders of the four clans (including her husband) at once while remaining a calm face. In a fit of rage, she impulsively throws her daughter's bow into the fire. Elinor takes Merida to scold her for her embarrassing actions and explains that they could lead to war. In reminiscence of this story, Merida competes against the suitors in archery "for her own hand" and wins. Merida implies that her mother has told this tale often. He chose his own destiny and caused the kingdom to fall. Mor'du was a vain prince who wanted to rule the kingdom by himself rather than divide it among his brothers as his father wanted.
She has appointed herself as Merida's sole teacher, demonstrating a vast knowledge of the manners and education that a princess must have to ascend to her role as queen.Įlinor believes it is important for people to follow the path laid out for them, and often tells the story of Mor'du to prove her point. She understands the importance of her role as a diplomat of the kingdom and is very educated and knowledgeable. In her quest for tradition and responsibility, her ignorance stifles Merida's true self.Įlinor is very elegant and ladylike, befitting her role as the queen. This causes a strain in the relationship between her and her daughter. She is shown to be a very stern teacher who expects nothing less but compliance from Merida. Despite conflicting ideas over Merida's desire for freedom and independence, she only wishes the best for her daughter. She demands that Merida follows in her footsteps as queen and follow the customs and traditions of her kingdom. Queen Elinor is initially, a very strict and stubborn authoritarian figure in Merida's life. As the diplomatic counterpart to her more impulsive husband, King Fergus, Elinor carries the weight of the kingdom's peace on her shoulders. A vision of grace, wisdom and strength of character, Queen Elinor is fiercely dedicated to the well-being of her family and kingdom.
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