GER 10 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Christian Mortalism, Immortal Souls, Animism
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Related to his relationship with edward collin and how it never worked out; began writing the tale the day after edward got married. Illustrated by vilhelm pederson who illustrated most of his tales. Became so popular that it became part of danish culture. Prince looking for a woman and the mermaid is cross-dressed for a while and is treated as one of the guys. Different social classes, mermaid is a commoner on land. Entry into sexuality, legs allow her to be a lover. Maturation, suffering as a part of growing and maturing. What he does is blah and bad but he is meant to be superior because of his soul. Mermaid does not have a soul but rescues him selflessly, andersen commenting on how homosexuality is viewed. Treats mermaid like his pet, "she had permission to sleep outside his door on a velvet pillow"
