Board Thread:Character Discussion/@comment-4637931-20130910040314/@comment-5715047-20131203230358

ChocolatEyes613 wrote: Sage of Earth wrote: I can't say that I can put Prince Eric in the same category as Prince Phillip in terms character that need more character development. From the span of two episodes where Prince Eric is seen, and mentioned the creators did gave alot unique, and interesting characteristics.

Just from his first appearance, I can already tell you that Eric is adventurous, impulsive, he is potentially a believer in fate /religious, and an explorer of both land and sea. While the button in Gold shop does show that he was sailor, but it make me wonder if he was in the navy.

It more than than just personality, but alot of action he takes isn't defined by being Ariel's Prince. His actions are based on his own wants and need, while he does desire to include Ariel. She doesn't really effect anything about what he does. On the other hand Prince Phillip's actions is not only effected by his own desire, but of Aurora as well. While I do think he and Aurora relationship is wonderful, I still know very little about him as an individual. Both, Prince Eric and Prince Phillip, could use some more character development. Writing the princes, seems to be hard for OUaT.... even Prince Charming suffers, due to this. It is common on tv shows, for the "nice guys" to seem boring.... 'tis that sad truth.

Yes.... Eric is impulsive, adventurous, and deeply "religious". Being a prince, he probably was in the navy. Ariel might not dictate his actions, but he still pines for her. As far as we know, he did not try to replace her. Eric being Ariel's true love, still defines him as a character. Since she is a mermaid, and he is human.

However.... Phillip has been shown to treat everyone as his equal, regardless of their gender and social class. Unlike Aurora, who is incredibly high-strung; he is more down to earth. He also traveled the world, due to his exile. On top of it all, Phillip is Aurora's true love and the father of her child.

You do make an excellent point Chocalate, and your description on bothe Prince Phillip and Eric was insightful.