Why was Snow White given a poisoned apple?

To show us that not everyone is going to be kind, and that not everyone is really who they say they are.

Why did Cinderella run away at midnight?

To remind us that everything does have it's limitations, even dreams.

Why did Ariel exchange her fins for feet?

To show us that people are willing to give up anything to be with who they love.

Why did Aurora sleep for 100 years?

To tell us that you might have to wait for quite some time for your true love to come along, but that it's worth it.

Why did Princess Jasmine fall for a street rat?

To let us know that the hearts wants what the heart wants, no matter what.

Why was Belle in love with a Beast?

To remind us that you can't really help what's on the outside, but if the inside is beautiful, then nothing matters.