* 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!