The Princess
A reference compendium entry for The Princess, based solely on the provided source article.
The Princess may refer to various works of literature, drama, and film, as well as a golf tournament.
- Role
- MacGuffin / Objective
- First Appears
- World 1-1
- Status
- Alive / Recurring
Lore & Background
The source article does not mention any video game character named The Princess. It lists literary and dramatic works including poems by Tennyson and Maykov, plays by Killigrew and Gilbert, short stories by Lawrence and Chekhov, and films from 1966, 1983, and 2022.
In Their Own Story
Mia Thermopolis describes herself as a five-foot nine, flat chested, freshman, freak; also known as Amelia Mignonette Grimaldi Thermopolis Renaldo, Princess of Genovia. Mia loves to write, has a tendency to obsess over everything that happens to her, is a vegetarian, identifies as a feminist and is currently failing algebra and many other subjects. She is the teenage daughter of Helen Thermopolis, a painter, and Philippe Renaldo, the crown prince of Genovia. Mia learns she is the heir apparent of Genovia while she is a student at the fictional Albert Einstein High School in Manhattan. Mia is sometimes shy and has a down-to-earth personality, though on occasion she shows herself to be quite sarcastic and sly. Throughout the series, she is very critical of herself, describing herself as flat-chested, taller than most girls at 5-foot-9, and having embarrassingly large feet. She also has a tendency to over-analyze and worry. In the film series, some of Mia's external characteristics and life details are altered, but much of her core personality remains. She is portrayed by Anne Hathaway. Her last name was changed to Renaldi for the films.
Reader's Guide
The source article provides no guide information for a video game.
Did You Know?
- The Princess (Tennyson poem) is an 1847 poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson.
- The Princess (Gilbert play) is a musical play by W. S. Gilbert, premiered in 1870, based on the Tennyson poem.
- The Princess (2022 documentary film) is a documentary film about Princess Diana.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is The Princess in Braid?
She is the silent female figure that Tim attempts to rescue throughout the game's various worlds. Her identity remains ambiguous, serving primarily as a goal for the protagonist rather than a developed character with dialogue.
What are The Princess's powers or role?
She functions mainly as a MacGuffin and objective marker within the puzzle-platformer mechanics. While she can move independently to avoid hazards, she possesses no combat abilities or special skills of her own.
How does The Princess's story end?
Tim reaches her in the final world, though the nature of their reunion is left open to interpretation regarding regret and memory. Hidden text after the credits suggests the rescue may represent a mistake rather than a triumph.
Why is The Princess important?
She drives the narrative structure by motivating Tim to traverse each distinct level and master its unique time-manipulation mechanics. Her presence anchors the emotional weight of the game's themes concerning consequence and memory.
Does The Princess have a name or speak?
The character never speaks, nor is her specific name ever revealed during gameplay or in the official credits. She is referred to consistently only by her title throughout all promotional material and level text.
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