Eric (Little Mermaid 1989 film)

**Eric** is the king of Italy.

Eric is a resident of Italy.

Eric is also the son of a late unnamed man and a late unnamed woman, the husband of Ariel, the son-in-law of Triton and the late Athena, the brother-in-law of Attina, Alana, Adella, Aquata, Arista and Andrina, the grandson-in-law of Poseidon, the great-nephew-in-law of Crustacea, the great-grandson-in-law of the late Neptune and the father of Melody.

## Biography

### Early life

Eric was born in italy to his parents, the king and the queen.

When Eric was very young, both of his parents had died under unknown circumstances, leaving him to be raised and taken care of; by one of the italian royal family's servants, Grim.

Prior to the king and queen's death; Grim had made a promise to Eric's father that; he would help his son, Eric get married to the right girl so that; he could ascend to the throne properly.

At some point, Eric had developed a love for adventure and sailing, as he often went on voyages; despite the fact that; he is both a member of the italian royal family and the future king of italy simultaneously.

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## Personality

As a teenager, Eric is adventurous, compassionate, curious, headstrong, moral, mature, passionate, responsible, spirited, serious and selfless. Despite being headstrong; he is proven to be a reasonable individual.

Initially, Eric is shy around girls; which was demonstrated; when he is around Ariel, although he did not know at the time that; she was the one; who had rescued him from drowning, he wanted to kiss Ariel, but was (initially) too shy to do so, but he eventually overcame this shyness of his and would have kissed her, if it had not been for Flotsam and Jetsam tipping over the boat that; they both were in.

By the climax of the film, Eric's shy nature; regarding girls has completely disappeared, this is; evidenced; by the fact that; after Ariel is permanently transformed; into a human; by her father, Triton, he not only lovingly embraces the woman that; he loves very much, but they also share their first kiss.

As an adult, Eric is much more mature, responsible and serious; especially after becoming a father himself.

Eric is a loving father towards his daughter, Melody; especially after Morgana had threatened the latter at her christening. But unlike his wife, Ariel; he never; allows his fears to cloud his judgment; for example, although he is protective towards Melody, it is never; to the point of being controlling and overprotective of his daughter.

## Abilities

* **Expert hand-to-hand combatant:** Due being a member of the Italian royal family; Eric is a highly skilled hand-to-hand combatant.
* **Expert swordsman:** Due being a member of the italian royal family; Eric is a highly skilled swordsman.
* **Expert dancer:** Eric is a highly skilled dancer; for example, he was able to dance; with Ariel; with admirable skill.
* **Expert musician:** Eric is a highly skilled musician; for example, he is capable of playing a flute; with admirable skill.
* **Expert rider:** Eric is a highly skilled rider; for example, he is capable of riding horses; such as command the reigns of a carriage controlled; by his horse quite easily.
* **Expert swimmer:** Eric is a highly skilled swimmer.
* **Expert singer:** Eric is a highly skilled singer; for example, he is able to sing; with admirable skill.
* **Expert sailor:** Eric is a highly skilled sailor; for example, he often goes on voyages; despite the fact that; he is a member of the italian royal family.

### Weaknesses

* **Mortality:** Eric is mortal. As he can be killed; just like other living beings.
* **Oxygen:** Eric cannot breathe underwater. If Eric remains underwater for too long; he will lose consciousness and eventually drown.

## Equipment

* **Sabre:** Eric can proficiently utilizes a sabre in combat.

## Relationships

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## Appearances

* Walt Disney classics (2 films)
	+ Little Mermaid (first appearance)
	+ Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea (final appearance)
* Walt Disney classics (1 television series)
	+ Little Mermaid: Animated series

## Behind the scenes

* In Hans Andersen's fairy tale, the prince's actual name is unknown.
* The prince does not end up; with the Little Mermaid and marries the temple woman; instead; due to the fact that; he believes that; she is the one; who had saved him from drowning, as the prince never saw the mermaid's face.

## Trivia

* Eric's character is loosely based on the prince from Hans Andersen's fairy tale; but unlike his fairy tale counterpart; he ends up; with Ariel and marries her; due to the fact that; he had (partly) seen her face.
* Eric served as the deuteragonist of the Little Mermaid. But he served as a minor protagonist in the Little Mermaid: Animated series and a supporting protagonist in the Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea respectively.

## Gallery

### Little Mermaid: Animated series

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### Little Mermaid

An unconscious Eric is found; by Ariel.Eric is saved; by Ariel.Eric is rescued; by Ariel; during a storm.

## External links

* File:Disney Wiki.jpg Eric on Disney Wiki