The story of the Sea King's daughter, Ariel, is a popular fairy tale about losing – and then finding – one's own voice. The tale has been told many times and in many ways. Yet the mermaid always wants more than her world can offer, and her father demands that she lives within the boundaries of his kingdom. Her rebellion costs the little mermaid her voice and nearly her soul. But the power of good prevails, and Ariel emerges proud and unchanged. And yet, that is only half the story. What about Ariel's nemesis, Ursula, the sea witch? What has caused her to become so twisted, despised, and full of hatred? Many stories have tried to explain her motives. Here is a report on what might have made the sea witch a despicable and unhappy soul.