Original "The Little Mermaid" Short Story

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What age do young mermaids need to be to visit the surface?

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15 years old.

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What happens to merpeople when they die in Andersen's version?

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They turn into the foam of the sea.

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How can the little mermaid win an eternal soul?

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By performing 300 years of good deeds with the Daughters of the Air.

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What do the other mermaids give to the Sea Witch to get their sister back?

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Their hair.

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Who is the author of 'The Little Mermaid'?

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Hans Christian Andersen.

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What is the main theme of 'The Little Mermaid'?

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The struggle for identity and the desire for a soul.

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What is the significance of the sea witch in the story?

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She represents temptation and the cost of desires.

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What does the little mermaid sacrifice for her love?

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Her voice.

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What is the consequence of the little mermaid's choice to become human?

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She experiences pain with every step.

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What does the little mermaid's transformation symbolize?

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The transition from innocence to experience.