As Maleficent watches Aurora grow up, she develops maternal feelings for her. Ultimately, it is Maleficent's "true love's kiss" on Aurora's forehead that breaks the curse, rather than a prince’s. Key Themes and Analysis
In modern Romance languages, the term survives: Malefica
She falls in love with a human boy, Stefan, who later betrays her by druging her and severing her wings to prove her "death" and claim the throne. As Maleficent watches Aurora grow up, she develops