The Heart of the Sea: Why Sebastian is the Unsung Hero of “The Little Mermaid”

Introduction While Ariel dreams of legs and a life beyond the ocean’s surface, Sebastian the crab dreams of stability, a comfortable coral reef, and maybe just a slightly less demanding princess. Before there was Olaf melting hearts with his innocent charm, there was Sebastian, the reluctant, often exasperated, but ultimately devoted sidekick who stole scenes…