In the excerpt from "The Little Mermaid," a young mermaid longs to explore the human world after witnessing the beauty of a shipwreck and the lives of humans. She becomes enamored with a prince she saves and dreams of becoming human to be with him. The mermaid's desire leads her to make a difficult choice, trading her voice for legs, in the hope of gaining the prince's love. Her journey underscores themes of sacrifice, yearning, and the complexities of love and identity.
Use the excerpt from short story, The Little Mermaid, to complete the activity.
In 3-5 sentences, write a summary of this excerpt from The Little Mermaid.
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