When one thinks of Disney and fairytales, Hercules does not come to mind automatically. For one, this is because the protagonist is a male. Another, the “Damsel in Distress” seems very independent. Although Hercules has some differences it is classified as a fairytale because it still has motifs. In the movie Hercules there is a family member that is full of hatred towards another family member, a male and female fall in love, and someone or something guides the protagonist to his dream. In every fairytale that comes to mind, there is a protagonist and antagonist. Customarily these people are related. It is commonly seen in most Disney fairytales that the mother has extreme hatred towards the daughter and sometimes even desires to kill her. In Hercules, it is slightly different however, hate still runs in the family. Hercules’s Uncle, Hedes, hates Zeus (Hercules father) because he is a G-d and the ruler of the Heavens. Hedes is the ruler of the under world which is other known as being the ruler of the dead. However, Hercules is the one that is stopping Hedes from accomplishing gaining the control of the Heavens. “Hades horrid plan was hatched before Herc cut his first tooth” (Hercules). Thus, Hedes desires to kill Hercules. This is not the only motif visible in Hercules falling in love is seen quite frequently in fairytales. Love is a feeling one cannot control. It is like a cold; anyone can catch it. Two characters falling in love is frequently seen in fairytales. These two people are commonly known as “The Damsel in Distress” and the man that saves her. Meg and Hercules are these two special lovebirds. Meg is the beautiful damsel that is forced to use the power of temptation to distract Hercules from being the hero. She is secretly under Hedes control, the family member mentioned above. Meg sings a song in the movie called “I Won’t Say I’m In Love” illustrating that she is in love with Hercules. Hercules d