In this excerpt from "The Little Mermaid," the main character, a young mermaid, reveals her fascination with the human world and her desire to become human. She talks about how she longs for an eternal soul like humans have, as mermaids only have a short life span. The Little Mermaid also mentions her attraction to a prince whom she saved from drowning, hoping that by becoming human, she can be with him. Despite the warnings of her grandmother, she decides to seek out the Sea Witch, risking her voice and her life in exchange for a chance to be human and find true love.
