One of the main story lines in 'Brave' is about a young woman's relationship with her mother as she is growing up. Like many people in real life, Merida and her mother struggle with the differences that may be a result of generational shift. Even after Elinor scolds Merida for not being 'princess' enough and Merida turns her mother into a bear, they are able to forgive one another.

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The notions of love and forgiveness are prevalent in many religions, such as Islam, Christianity, Judaism and others.

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“…. But if you pardon and exonerate and forgive, Allah is Ever-Forgiving, Most Merciful.” [Qur’an, 64: 14]



"And forgive us our trespasses,​

As we forgive them that trespass against us." - Lord's prayer



"If one who has been wronged by another does not wish to rebuke or speak to the offender – because the offender is simple or confused – then if he sincerely forgives him, neither bearing him ill-will nor administering a reprimand, he acts according to the standard of the pious." (Deot 6:9).​

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While no specific religious affiliations are tied to 'Brave,' one does get the feeling that there is undertones of a moral message that is meant to be sold to the audience and the message is to forgive those who do wrong to you. Morals do not directly correlate with religion, but in today's society, many people do associate the two.