Although many animated Disney movies are created with kids in mind, they can just as well appeal to adults. A Disney film can resonate with anyone due to its charming atmosphere, well-written story, and likable characters. While it's important for a film's plot to be well-written, it's just as important for the characters to be well-written.

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Writers often give characters multiple layers to make them memorable. These well-written characters can be anyone from a protagonist or antagonist to a side character, but whichever role they play, the film is better off for including them.

10 Cobra Bubbles Was Harsh But Fair In His Duties As A Social Worker

Lilo & Stitch

Cobra Bubbles kneeling to talk to Lilo in Lilo and Stitch.

Lilo and Stitch first presents Cobra Bubbles as a social worker who's called in to oversee the guardianship duties of Lilo's sister, Nani, toward Lilo. However, misunderstandings lead Bubbles to undermine Nani's efforts and eventually conclude that she is ill-suited to look after her sister.

Despite his antagonistic demeanor, Bubbles shows some level of understanding of their difficult situation and gives Nani time to fix the problems. He's still motivated by doing good and even goes so far as to offer the family a reevaluation upon learning they were inadvertently dealing with an alien invasion, which allows him to be sympathetic.

9 Pinocchio Is A Realistic Boy

Pinocchio

Pinocchio in a cage in Pinocchio (1940)

The premise of Pinocchio (1940) kicks off with the titular puppet being brought to life by the Blue Fairy due to the wish of his creator and father, Geppetto. Pinocchio is allowed to be a real boy as long as he proves himself to be brave, truthful, and selfless.

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Pinocchio embodies a simple youthful innocence, which makes him a realistic young boy. Despite his naivete and occasional desire to disregard his conscience and take an unruly path, he uses this for growth. Pinocchio is such a well-written character that he's become iconic.

8 Tiana Worked Herself To The Bone To Achieve Her Dreams

The Princess And The Frog

Tiana in the Princess and the Frog

The Princess and the Frog introduced its protagonist, Tiana, as a young girl with a passion and talent for cooking. She dreams of opening a restaurant one day and spends her adulthood working waitress jobs to fulfill her goal.

Tiana faces many hardships. She loses her dad, works in less-than-ideal environments while her friend revels in having everything, and is constantly told that acquiring the building is a bad idea. Nevertheless, Tiana presses forward with the satisfaction that she is doing everything she loves. She makes the noble decision when later tempted by the Shadow Man, which allows her to be an inspirational character who teaches audiences valuable lessons about hard work.

7 Man Makes An Immense Impact Despite Not Being Seen

Bambi

Bambi's twin fawns in the Disney movie

Bambi (1942) is widely remembered for the swift but tragic death of the titular character's mother at the hands of Man. Despite not seeing the body, it shook audiences to their core and forced Bambi to grow up with his stern father sooner than he would have wanted.

Although viewers never see or know anything about the villainous Man, the implications of his threat strike fear into the hearts of the adorable animals, leading to their intense and tragic deaths that are just as moving and meaningful as Bambi's mother's demise. This aspect keeps audiences on their toes amid the light-heartedness of Bambi and makes Man a threatening presence.

6 Sitka Established Himself As The Family's Glue

Brother Bear

Sitka from Brother Bear

Although Brother Bear is considered one of the lesser Disney films as a whole, its opening had a beautiful insight into its characters. At the film's core lay the bond between the three brothers, who balance each other's shortcomings.

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Brother Bear shows how the eldest brother, Sitka, looks out for his younger siblings and keeps Kenai and Denahi from getting into trouble. His well-written personality makes his early demise in the first act all the more devastating. This tragedy is only furthered by Kenai's rage-blinded quest for revenge, leaving him to learn his path to manhood the hard way.

5 Jane Porter Shows A Lively Personality While Being A Damsel In Distress

Tarzan

Jane Porter from Tarzan (1999)

Tarzan experiences his first encounter with humans in Tarzan (1999) when he meets a hunter named Clayton, the bumbling Professor Porter, and Jane. A significant part of what keeps this plot thread entertaining is Jane's characterization before and after her first encounter with Tarzan.

While Jane is a damsel in distress, this fits her passionate and odd character as she's in a completely foreign environment. She spends most of her time teaching Tarzan about the world of humans, which plants the seeds for Tarzan's compelling turmoil over where he belongs and makes his decisions more heartfelt.

4 Aladdin Quickly Proves Himself Worthy Of Being A Diamond In The Rough

Aladdin

Aladdin in the cave of wonders in Aladdin (1992).

The conflict of Aladdin (1992) follows the villainous Jafar trying to obtain a magic lamp in the Cave of Wonders. However, he is told that only the "diamond in the rough" may enter, which he finds out is the protagonist, Aladdin. This leads Jafar to manipulate Aladdin into doing his dirty work.

Aladdin is incredibly likable due to his quick-witted nature and his passionate attitude toward those less fortunate, despite being compelled to live a life on the streets. The film showcases him as one of the few decent people in his town, making him a kind and likable character.

3 Frollo's Heinous Actions Are Backed By His Bizarre Justifications

The Hunchback Of Notre Dame

Judge Claude Frollo in The Hunchback of Notre Dame

The Hunchback of Notre Dame wastes no time in establishing a high bar with the despicable actions of the film's villain, Judge Claude Frollo. This starts with his attempt to drown a baby after killing his mother and is made more moving by the beautiful choir soundtrack. Frollo's actions only grow worse from this point.

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Despite his despicable actions, Frollo genuinely sees himself as righteous. Due to his horrible acts and cruel personality, Frollo was quickly considered one of the darkest and evilest Disney villains.

2 Gaston's Villainy Is Portrayed In The Name Of Heroism

Beauty And The Beast

Gaston Legume in Beauty and the Beast (1991)

Despite Gaston's jerk-like tendencies at the beginning of Beauty and the Beast (1991), they aren't enough to make him villainous. He is exceptionally physically strong, which would make him a lovable hero in any other film. Gaston is seen as the town hero to everyone but Belle, who he seeks to marry.

However, when Belle rejects him, Gaston resorts to underhanded and nefarious measures to have Belle to himself. This interesting character arc quickly contrasts the supposed hero against the originally cold-hearted Beast. The townspeople blindly follow Gaston as he uses his fake heroic qualities to convince them that they are doing right.

1 Shere Khan's Charismatic Personality Masks His Villainy

The Jungle Book

Shere Khan and Kaa in The Jungle Book (1967).

The Jungle Book (1967) begins its central conflict with the impending threat of Shere Khan. Despite the jungle unanimously fearing him, Shere Khan remains absent for most of the movie.

However, the tiger finally appears in the third act and audiences see how his charismatic personality masks his villainy. He proves to be an excellent judge of character who can easily manipulate a hunt for prey in his favor. His initial level-headedness toward any situation makes his savage nature in the final battle all the more menacing.

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