The world-famous fairy tale The Little Mermaid tells the story of a mermaid princess who falls in love with a human prince. With her one-sided affection sealed deep in her heart, the princess sacrifices her tail, her voice, and eventually herself in the interest of her romantic pursuit. Although the mermaid and the prince do not end up together, her selfless devotion brings the story to a beautiful and meaningful ending that touches all readers' hearts.