Toward the end of "Coco," Miguel, who has been transported to the magical Land of the Dead, concedes that he is willing to give up his dream of music, if only he can be reunited with his family in the Land of the Living. However, both "Coco" and "Brave" break from this mold and present a refreshingly unique take on the resolution of conflict between child/teen characters and their parents. At worst, they are presented as cruel, aloof, and unwilling to understand what their children are going through. At best, the parents/adults in such stories are presented as obstacles to be overcome. Indeed, many typical books/movies present such child protagonists in a pitiful light, leading the audience to sympathize with them and to root for them as they clash with their parents. This theme of conflict between kids and their parents is nothing new-indeed, numerous movies/shows explore this theme in their plots, and many kids who watch "Brave" and "Coco" can relate to what the young protagonists are going through. As a result, both young protagonists feel held back by their parents, who seem to be keeping them from becoming who they want to become. Miguel wants to pursue his dream of music, and Merida wants to be free from the constraints of arranged marriage. Merida, meanwhile, clashes with her mother over the latter's desire to find a suitable husband for Merida against her wishes. Miguel dreams of becoming a renowned musician, driving him to defy his family's ban on all forms of music (and resulting in numerous arguments and lectures with/from his parents and grandmother as he tries to live out his dream).
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