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The conclusion of Shrek leaves viewers with a powerful message about love and self-acceptance. Unlike traditional fairy tales where love’s triumph often hinges on beauty, Shrek emphasizes that love is what’s inside. Fiona, who remains an ogre at heart, chooses to stay true to herself, rejecting superficial beauty for genuine self-love.
The film subverts the typical "happily ever after" with a non-traditional ending: Fiona and Shrek don’t transform into idealized, handsome figures. Instead, they embrace who they are—highlighting that love’s face is faceless and that true beauty resides in authenticity. This ending encapsulates the movie’s core message—that genuine connection is based on accepting others, imperfections and all.