Essay

Shrek
Adapted from an childrens book this first installment shows the title character enjoying life on his swamp. Then he meets donkey and a group of fairy tale creatures are forced on the swamp. Shrek and Donkey go to Lord Farquaad who made the arrangement and sends them on a quest to rescuse Princess Fiona in exchange for shrek getting his swamp back. Along the way the trio form an bond after getting off on the wrong foot and a few misconceptions and Shrek starts to fall for Fiona after finding out they're both similar.
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