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Why did Ariel give her voice to Ursula?

Ariel gave her voice to Ursula in Disney's "The Little Mermaid" because she made a deal with her. Here's the breakdown:

* Ariel's Desire: Ariel desperately wants to become human and live on land with Prince Eric.

* Ursula's Offer: Ursula, a sea witch, offers to transform Ariel into a human for three days, promising that if Eric kisses her before the sun sets on the third day, she will become human permanently.

* The Price: The catch is that Ariel has to give up her voice, the most precious thing to her, in exchange for Ursula's magic.

* Ariel's Agreement: Ariel, blinded by her desire and a bit naive, agrees to the deal without fully considering the consequences.

In essence, Ariel was willing to sacrifice her voice for the chance to be with Eric and live a human life.

Let me know if you'd like to delve into the deeper symbolism of this deal or discuss other aspects of the story!

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