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#Encanto Isa
jacarandaaaas · 3 months
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I know it’s probably been said before but as an artist I can’t help but praise the character design of encanto
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Like look at this whole cast of characters who are all related to eachother and still so distinct! One of my all time favorite facts about this movie is that the family are color coordinated! I love that so much because not only does it make it easier for the audience to tell which character comes from what side of the family but it’s also visually appealing!
Also the fact everyone’s outfit contains symbolism relating to their gift!? genius. and mirabels skirt being her own personal scrapbook where you can see she has everyone’s symbol a clever way to display her genuine pride for her family! Isabelas dress being closer to almas magenta than the other members of julietas family emphasizing shes closer with alma and is seen as her successor! I especially love how after “what else can I do?” She changes her dress colour to a dark blue representing that she’s finally found herself and doesn’t want to be just almas clone! She feels more comfortable with her own family and shows it by representing their color!
Also let’s talk about how pepas family all wear warm hues as shown to be bright, fun and ultimately happy. Which makes a lot of sense considering how pepas gift requires her to be happy all the time to avoid “bad weather”. Her family also wear warm tones to possibly help her maintain this and also because compared to what we see in the movie pepas children have a little less pressure and are considered more fun to be around! Also the fact green and magenta are opposite colors on the color wheel and Bruno and alma have a strained relationship. genius.
I just want to appreciate the character design because I feel like it’s just so creative and has had so much thought and heart put into it <3
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asmashed-papaya · 5 months
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My fav lesbians
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sketchncanto · 2 years
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FELIZ CUMPLEAÑOS ISABELA!! 🌺🌸
This whole scenario is @cheetee 's fault LMAO
Sidenote: Mariano and Isa are cool and this is all in good fun! No hard feelings between any of them ✨
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thefourchimes · 2 days
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guess whose turn is it for the sister trilogy posts <3
like the previous two posts i made about some realizations during the songs [the sister (heh) posts: waiting on a miracle & surface pressure], this might have already been pointed out by other people in the past and it's probably really obvious anyway, but i might as well bring it up again because god i love this movie
something a friend and i noticed is mirabel looking at isabela longingly and was reaching out to her in waiting on a miracle
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she retracts it then, of course, but...in the end, in what else can i do...
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here, mirabel's able to understand a little more
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and because of that, she's able to reach out to her oldest sister
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she's able to do that and so much more
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and with mirabel reaching out, isabela reaches back too :')
i love them sm, i love this movie sm
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blairaptor · 2 years
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“It’s not my fault, Isa! I don’t have the equipment! Take it up with your mamá!” he whined, once he’d untangled her fingers from the already sparse little thatch of hair (sparser now) and had convinced her to grasp one thumb in each dastardly little glue trap of a hand instead.
Here’s a gift for @ambidextrous-space-samurai of my favorite moment from their fic Benediction // Malediction, which might be one of the most beautiful and heartwarming things I’ve ever read. It’s about Bruno becoming an uncle and holding Isabela on the day she’s born - so many good familial feels.
The image of Bruno making little maracas with infant Isabela’s hands just wouldn’t leave me - I also kept picturing the super plush bed described in Julieta’s room.
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delizbin · 2 years
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Nurse!Julieta was stuck into my brain
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gamerbearmira · 2 months
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Mama Itha
Isabela sometimes doesn’t realize how similar she is to Alma. Not in every aspect, but in more ways than one 😭
Obviously she's a better matriarch. But sometimes old habits die hard. Isabela has her flaws, and she can't deny having wanted something to be perfect...mostly big events, like birthdays and weddings. Not for image, but because she only wants the best for her family to be happy and wants them to thrive <\\3
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Ignore how bad these are omg
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heliphantie · 8 months
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It's not symmetrical or perfect But it's beautiful, and it's mine
Some long ramblings about Isabela under 'read more':
I originally didn’t use to be interested in Isabela, brushing her aside as yet another emancipated princess character, but with time, I figured she’s more dimensional and distinctive character of her kind, and possibly, most multifaceted one next to Bruno. More than that, the two, as opposite they look on the surface, have enough things in common for him to have more rapport with her than with Mirabel, as movie seems to suggest.
First of all, magnitude of their powers. All of original triplets have got gifts that surpass any others in the family, outright divine in nature – abilities of healing, conduct the weather and foreseeing future. While out of third generation, Isabela has got an ultimate divine power – of bringing life out of thin air, and in accordance with her emotional state no less. Thus, her powers also require thorough control, which may be another hidden reason for her always needing to keep herself straight. And it’s apparent too, bearers of greatest gifts are also under hardest pressure, with Bruno and Isabela even visually (in the sequence of “Dos Oruguitas”) indicated to be most subjected to.
Second thing is, external and internal presentation. Out of all characters, the two have the most conflict between public perception and genuine expression, and an array of different facades in case of both – from impassive and contemptuous to caring and heartful. We don’t get to see any objective view of Bruno’s behavior in the past, but from how he’s perceived in retrospect, it appears he used to give off impression of distant and uncaring to people around him, which could’ve been simply an effect of his professional duty, including acting impartial to the events he gets to witness as local oracle and avoiding personal interference with anybody’s fate (just my conclusion, anyway). Which is rather similar to Isabela’s acting around people – pleasant, but not extremely intimate, more like performer than participant, and impression of egoistic, haughty person she leaves on Mirabel. (Did encounter with and insight of real Bruno give no clue about what her sister’s situation would be? It’s not a Mirabel-bashing article, but she’s one dense protag, I must say…) In that, they’re two people in family who appear to bottle their feelings and maintain the constructed façade the most of all (“So much hides behind my smile…”). In addition, as parallel to Isabela’s built image of conventional feminine “perfection”, Bruno has his own invented persona of Hernando, which seemingly serves as “perfect”, and more stereotypically masculine version of himself. (Their natural selves are, of course, still properly feminine/masculine, just of more subtle and nuanced variety.)
And what is fundamental trait shared between two: the extreme selflessness and devotion, and sense of responsibility, being prone to self-sacrifice with long-lasting consequences and openly declaring their willingness to give it all for the family. Which also slips into coming to well-intended, but misguided, and even hurtful in perspective, decisions: no, making yourself a traitor in the eyes of your relatives, never getting rewarded for your good will, while for noble reasons, is not going to bring family together, and neither does confining yourself to lifetime of fake love relationship (and hell knows how suppressed discontent seeping through would manifest itself in the end of things… Mariano dodged a bullet, also not deserving such misery). Anyhow, willfully getting your freedom cut short for the rest of your life for the sake of wellbeing and benefit of your loved ones is tremendous sacrifice (and yet again, it’s such a short sight on Mirabel’s part to take confession of that sacrifice lightly, beside of not realizing she is a case of Isa’s predicament, what with approving a proposal behind her sister’s back). And that’s where Isa is deconstructing Disney rebellious princess archetype even before her breaking out: unlike Jasmine or Merida, she actually holds her family in priority over whatever carefree life she could lead, and makes mature move, total opposite of pampered princess Mira thinks she is. It should be said, marriage is not something exactly forced upon Isa, but rather silently accepted on the assumption she does return affection of would-be fiancé. While Isabela seemingly doesn’t have the same luxury as Jasmine to reject suitors left and right (it doesn’t seem there’s a lot of options…), nor fiancé in question is as obnoxious as any of Jasmine’s, or, say, Gaston, she definitely has enough authority around the town to deem any suitor unworthy of herself or make her own choice, so she’s not that submissive in that situation as it may look. (And nothing indicates any of older Madrigals were forced into arranged marriage, which makes me think that is not entirely in Alma’s hands to decide on whom or if her children going to marry.) It appears, based on observation of similarities between Alma and Isa being possible reason for her singling the granddaughter out as her favorite, Alma might just have been projecting her own perfect romance on the young couple, being convinced they’re destined for each other just as she and Pedro were, and have to make up for her own abruptly cut matrimonial bliss, not taking in account Isa doesn’t have to be her carbon copy. Note that, entering marriage, Isa is not simply getting what she (presumably) wants, she puts herself in a role of next (after Julieta, most likely) matriarch, a head of family, a ruler of town, accepting huge responsibility, quite an opposite of effort-free fairytale life.
Which brings me to connection between characters affirmed in the movie itself: what was exact output of Bruno’s words – either prophetic or not – for Isabela? She is the only one, whose prophecy wasn’t appearing to fulfill itself, and she doesn’t comment on it even in the moment of honesty. We never get closure on that issue, let alone any conversation between two (because poor Bruno was denied of opportunity explaining himself properly by his kind relatives…). One answer that seems to be likely correct in context of Bruno’s reputation: because his vision always undoubtedly becomes reality, promise of the dreams coming true was taken for granted, and Isa considered that, as long as she goes with the flow and doesn’t take the initiative in deciding for herself, she obtains happiness by default. So, she’s basically another princess in waiting for the miracle (hm…) until she gets to break free on her own, which is consistent with modern trend of Disney subverting and defeating their own fairytale standard.
But other possible interpretation is: what if that promise, while leading to wrongful and harmful conviction, was giving her strength to follow her path and assigned duty, vested with faith she, by doing right thing, eventually will become a master of her life and achieve fulfillment. (And probably, it makes sense for her to think Mirabel, revealed being linked with imminent destruction of miracle, somehow also leads to her miraculous destiny being dissolved with no hope left.)
Worth noting, it brings up a parallel with classic story about destiny – and also another one of Disney fairytale standard – tale of Sleeping Beauty, blessed with magical gifts and cursed with ominous future, outcome of which tale being basically the same as Encanto movie: fighting future is dangerous, some losses are inevitable, but what’s matter is what we learn and take from it to improve even more distant future. Also, there’s even visual parallel – Aurora’s two-colored in funky manner dress as result of fairy godmothers fighting over its color, and Isabela’s multicolored holi’d dress, I wonder how intentional it was.
And one another minor and not instantly obvious connection, not clearly visible in the movie: both Isa and Bruno may be “brains” of the family! Some concept arts depict Isa being something of a bookworm, and while you have to be really observant (or peek at production art), there’s hints in Bruno’s environment he’s one himself – in addition to some books in his hideout, there’s drawings on the walls showing doodles of rats in casting of stage plays of Shakespeare’s tragedies and “Don Quixote” (both are not exactly light literature).
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And while Isabela being an intellectual isn’t something directly stated in the movie, it’s still part of her development and isn’t contradicted by anything on screen. Though she probably may give preference to non-fiction on the topic of biology. Speaking of nerdy inclinations…   
One last (rather tangential) thing worth of discussion: abandoned Bubo storyline and its connection to ultimate version of story. For the aspects that justify it being scraped for good: first, as I stated above, her being actually loyal to family, instead of trying to elope, makes for all more powerful presentation of her character. Second, is unfortunate implication of her being driven to person simply because he understands her (which is valid on its own) rather than because she likes him for his own qualities and personality. But it may be just lack of context for single scene, otherwise dynamic of two people with connection to nature and such contrasting behavior and appear is pretty endearing. (Official source states the storyline is written off so Isa in the end does not “defined by a man”, but then, Mirabel is treated like hero and she’s “defined” by two men, given she’s in need the word of Bruno on what action to take, and if we take literally statement that she was “send by Pedro” to save the family…) So while I appreciate her ending as more independent and decisive person, I still like how concept of that relationship speaks of her personality, and it did find its way in final version, even if in funny way, by replacing man with cactus:) Even as brief moment leading to big reformative number, having her admiring the “imperfect”, peculiar creature gives evidence of her carrying deep fondness for unconventional forms of beauty, fascination for irregular, whimsical (as opposed to what she’s assigned for -  Mariano, while having his own depths and not entirely flawless as well, kind of dorky in his own way, is simply that – conventional and too ordinary for Isa to spark interest). And considering that trait of her was maintained through the variations of story, it seems more than plausible she may develop profound fondness and connection with her eccentric (and definitely “fish out of water”, as Bubo is described) uncle, which makes it a loss that the story didn’t even tipped toe into interaction between the characters. (And it’s hard to overlook, Bubo’s personal and even physical traits also seem to transfer into final version of Bruno, so the character’s concept wasn’t entirely lost either.)
On the final note, bunch of random musings about the character of Isa, that neither here nor there:
Speaking of unpredictable nature of gift and popular parallel between Isabela and Elsa: may it be that Isabela had to teach herself to regulate her power for pretty much the same reason, given connection between emotions and outcome, and inability for child to properly control it? Even in suppressed state, Isa’s powers have dangerous side to them: we see her being able to use vines to restrain people, making flowers grow from every surface, and later she creates carnivorous plants and just unleashes botanical chaos all around the town, not to mention that her negative emotions resurface itself as plants that unsafe for handling. Between Alma’s worried notion that Isabela got “out of control” and Bruno’s reluctance to face her (which he only partially admits to be for the fear to meet Alma), there could be something that young (and simply not being in existence yet) Mirabel might not knowing about full effect of Isa’s power when unbound and under emotional affect.
And one aspect that felt conflicting to me for some time: as for type of person with “green thumb” she’s supposed to embody (and more prominent “child of nature” image with which her character was conceived at first), Isabela acts rather violently, shown destroying her creations, plucking roses out of her flower bed, ruining topiary and such. But considering she’s not simply nature lover and expert (who she seems to genuinely be), but embodiment of nature itself, like Pepa is an embodiment of atmospheric forces, it’s organic for her to having embraced its destructive side as well, as part of death and resurrection circle. /So she’s a bit of like Stitch, with equally creative and destructive inclinations at one because of immense abilities she’s packed with:)/
I definitely have a little more to say, and contemplate, about the character… but some of it going too far into speculative and fanfic-y territory, so it’s a topic for another time. And sorry for all incidental Mirabel kicking:) – I have things to say about her too, but in its own turn.
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yellowcry · 3 months
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People who say that Isabela can't be lesbian because of Bubo always make me laugh so freaking much
Really, why don't people take into account a moment that had been scrapped and therefore isn't canon anymore? Hmm....
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adventuresbyjd · 9 months
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When Isabela was a baby, she wanted Bruno to hold her when she needed a nap over anyone else, including Julieta. Bruno was quiet and gentle with her, and she would always be asleep within 5 minutes without fail
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midcanto · 4 months
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In this essay I will present how we saw in canon Isa was fawned over in her perfection! Clapped and reached out towards to. Called an angel with others agreeing!
When Isa comes out of her perfection who she is deep down really isn't something people expected. Isa used to spent hours practicing lines and actions. She didn't like surprises or changes because of so.
In truth in HC Isa is a lesbian girl failure who is secretly bad at things! She's much more happier, louder and chaotic. Yet, she's working on how much she publically complains about things after years of holding things in with a smile. Gets defensive over plants and spills random long facts on so. Isa can be rude at times! People aren't used to this Isa and in so aren't throwing themselves at her! She's not being fawned over as the village awe. Though Isa wouldn't change how she is because she is free and herself!
Tbh Dolores is the awe in the village as no longer being in the shadows! But for different reasons that isn't perfection! She was just herself through these years and now people notice her!
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jacarandaaaas · 13 days
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just remembered how we have canon madrigals handwriting drops
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asmashed-papaya · 1 month
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CAN I DELIVER US A RIVER OF SUNDEWWW
CAREFUL IT'S CARNIVOROUS, A LITTLE JUST WON'T DOOO
I WANNA FEEL THE SHIVER OF SOMETHING NEWWWW
I'M SO SICK OF PRETTY, I WANT SOMETHING TRUE, DONT YOU
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sketchncanto · 9 months
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Madrigaydays: first kiss! 🌸
I’m a day late but yeah!!
I hc that Isa had her first kiss at 17 and that’s when she discovered that she’s not as good at controlling her flowers as she thought she was lol
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acewithapaintbrush · 2 years
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If you're still taking prompts, how about some Alma being protective of Bruno once he comes back?
"I need a prophecy."
Alma takes a deep breath and folds her hands in front of her stomach. She is blocking Casita's doorway. Nonetheless she tries her best to look accommodating, while at the same time keeping the man in front of her from entering their home. 
She likes Emanuel well enough. His parents had been dear friends and good people, even though they have apparently failed to instill some manners into their only child. 
An uncomfortable thought enters her head. 
Maybe it isn't so much a lack of manners, but a sense of entitlement. An entitlement the entire village seems to share in regard to her son's time and services and his gift. An entitlement she had done nothing to curb in the last fifty years. 
'I need a prophecy.' 
That sounds so familiar. She has heard that sentence a lot over the years. Not a question. A demand. One she had been all too willing to fulfill. 
But that's not the truth either, is it? It hadn't been her dealing with the demands, but her son. Her son, who hadn't been willing at all, but who had done it anyway because years of guilting and insisting had whittled away at his ability to say no. 
He still has trouble saying no and that is Alma's fault. 
It's time for her to do what she should have done the first time a polite request had turned into an entitled demand. 
"I assume," she drawls and straightens her posture "that I'm supposed to translate this into 'Can your son give me a prophecy, please,'?" 
The last word leaves her lips like a gunshot. 
Emanuel looks taken aback by the vitriol in her voice. "Uhm… I guess?" 
"What do you need this prophecy for?" 
The man bristles and blushes and that tells Alma everything she needs to know. He probably wants to know if his wife will cheat on him once again. Alma wonders why he thinks that the answer will be different from the other dozen times he's asked. 
Odette is a passionate girl trapped in a loveless marriage. What answer does he expect? 
"That's private!" 
"Well, I'm afraid I can't let you in then. You see, Bruno doesn't give prophecies anymore unless it is a life or death kind of situation. And even then he might decline."
"This is life or death." At Alma's raised eyebrow he grows even more agitated. "She promised she won't do it again. I need to know what's going on between her and the baker." 
"How about you ask her instead of my son?" 
"No! I need a prophecy! I want a prophecy! It's your son's duty." 
Alma breathes deeply. 
'They need your visions, son. It's your duty!'
The nausea threatens to overwhelm her, but she won't show weakness now. 
"The answer is no." 
Emanuel looks like he might try to push past her, but Casita rattles the door menacingly and he steps back. He is breathing hard, but then a glint enters his eyes. 
"Guess I'll have to ask your son himself the next time I see him in the village. He'd always been so accommodating, I'm sure I can make him see reason." 
Bruno might see 'reason', but what Alma sees is red. 
"So you need a prophecy that badly, Senor?"
Emanuel winces at the stiff address. He knows he has messed up, but there is no going back now. 
"Si!" 
"This is apparently of utmost importance to you." Alma pats his arm and leans in. "So allow me to take care of this myself. Here is your prophecy: your wife and the baker will make a very cute couple once she finally finds the courage to leave you and pursue him."
Emanuel sputters and huffs. "That's not-" 
"You are right." Alma hasn't rudely cut off anyone like that in years and it feels good. "That's not really a prophecy, since everyone knows about their feelings except you. So here is another one. On the house, so to speak." She leans even closer and lowers her voice. "If you dare bother my son about this or any other prophecy, they won't ever find your body." 
Alma doesn't think she is that scary. How could she be? Over 70 years old and so much smaller than Emanuel? But the man blanches alarmingly and hurriedly puts distance between them. 
"The council will hear about this!", he shouts and runs away. 
Alma is not worried. Let him go to the council to tell them that the holder of the candle, poised and kind Alma Madrigal, has threatened him. 
Let's see how much they will believe him. 
She closes the door and upon turning around only jumps a little when she comes face to face with her grinning nieto. 
"Abuela!" Camilo exclaims with way too much glee. "Didn't know you had it in you!" 
"I have no idea what you are talking about, hijo." Alma sniffs and walks past him with her nose held high "And I expect you to keep this to yourself." 
"Sure thing, Abuela." After a short pause he adds "I'm sure Isabela would help you, though. I heard she's experimenting with flesh eating plants." 
Alma doesn't react. It wouldn't be appropriate. 
But it is something to keep in mind. 
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The way Bruno hugs her from behind and gently kisses her head at dinner that night reminds Alma once again that you can't trust Camilo with a secret. 
Her son's arms are tight around her and he shakily whispers 'Gracias Mama' into her neck. 
'Oh well', she thinks as she takes the hand of her son and kisses a sore knuckle 'I guess I can let it slide this one time.' 
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lovely-blue-food · 2 months
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