An Unexpected Happening
Within the first moments of this movie, Shrek (Mike Meyers) reveals that he does not believe in true love, friendship, or enjoy other people's company. He learns to respect friendship with the help of Donkey (Eddie Murphy). More importantly, Shrek accidentally falls in love with Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz). Shrek was just taking her to Lord Farquaad (John Lithgow) so they can be married. Unexpectedly, Shrek and Fiona start to have feelings for each other and even fall in love. They both have the same quirks, such as eating the same weird foods and enjoying the same crude humor. According to Guerrero, "Qualities that reflect the chemistry or synergy between two people including similarities and differences between relational partners across a range of characteristics, and that emerge only when the two people are together."
Accidentally in Love
When Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey began their journey back to Lord Farquaad, Shrek and Fiona did not like each other. They had many differences that did not journey enjoyable. Shrek and Fiona started to have feelings for each other when Fiona defeated Robin Hood's entire band of thieves. After that, their feelings for each other were so obvious that even Donkey was able to hint upon the affection.
According to Guerrero, "Usually people are attracted to someone based on their physical appearance, their sociability, or their ability to complete tasks." When Donkey found that Fiona turns into an ogre at night, he mentioned to her that she and Shrek were both ogres and had a lot in common. Donkey also wanted Fiona to be happy and not to marry Farquaad. he wanted her to be with Shrek.
According to Guerrero, "Usually people are attracted to someone based on their physical appearance, their sociability, or their ability to complete tasks." When Donkey found that Fiona turns into an ogre at night, he mentioned to her that she and Shrek were both ogres and had a lot in common. Donkey also wanted Fiona to be happy and not to marry Farquaad. he wanted her to be with Shrek.
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