FAQ

The reason is never made explicit within the movie itself, aside from his assertions that the humans are dangerous. However, related media, such as the direct-to-video prequel and the stage adaptation, link Triton's misanthropy and xenophobia to the death of his wife. Triton blames the humans for her death, and consequently forbids any contact between the merworld and the surface world.

16-year-old mermaid Ariel (voice of Jodi Benson), daughter of Sea King Triton (voice of Kenneth Mars), dreams of living on land. When she falls in love with human Prince Eric (voice of Christopher Daniel Barnes), she seeks the help of Sea Witch Ursula (voice of Pat Carroll), who agrees to transform her tail into human legs for three days but only at the cost of Ariel's beautiful voice.

"The Little Mermaid" is actually an 1836 fairy tale by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. The fairy tale was adapted for the film by Disney animation team Ron Clements and John Musker.

Not all the way. She is still wearing her seashell bra. Ariel's entire lower body can be seen briefly while she is still underwater and when Sebastian and Flounder rush her to the surface. However, Ariel is still covered mostly by shadows during this scene.

Yes. "The Little Mermaid" is in the public domain. There's an English translation here.