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Humans - Shrek 2

Humans from Shrek 2

Humans are a common species in the Shrek universe. They are identical to real world humans, and have multiple ethnic backgrounds. Their lands are ruled by various leaders, primarily being monarchs or aristocrats. All of the lands are divided into fiefs, with different political and governmental structures. It is shown that humans are typically prejudice against various fantastical creatures, with ogres being the main subject of ridicule and stereotyping (bad or good). A select few also believe themselves to be above Fairy Tale Creatures (including fairies, talking animals, etc.), with Lord Farquaad being the main incentive for pushback against them.

Humans are quite violent by nature, with many of them being seen in angry mobs, armies, or hivemind societies. However, many citizens of specific territories have independent thoughts without major influence- sometimes opposing their government (Duloc and Del Mar) and showing distaste for their leaders. Some humans also act up from being shunned as social rejects- particularly with human villains like Prince Charming, Captain Hook, the Evil Queen, among others. A majority of humans however are divided in a class system, with only a handful of humans being in the highest class of royalty or aristocracy. Many common humans work as guards or knights, with several working-class citizens often partaking in independent businesses (i.e. baking, potion brewing, etc.) and sometimes working for royalty. Peasants are seldom seen, with many being limited to villagers trying to hunt (or celebrate) ogres, and the Far Far Away citizens in Rumpelstiltskin's alternate reality.

It is also possible for other creatures to take the form of a human by way of magic. King Harold was a frog, but had turned human by Fairy Godmother to fall in love with Queen Lillian. Fiona herself also used to be human during the daytime, becoming an ogress by night until her true love arrived. Shrek would also transform into a human in order to make Fiona happy- which is then reversed when Fiona wished to be with the "ogre she married." Pinocchio famously laments on wanting to become a "real boy," and does become human during a quick gag.

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