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Children respond to stories that employ magical realism, so Elsa—as a superhero with what one of our daughters (Maryam's) and her friends call “ice powers” (the ability to create a whole castle of snow and ice using only her fingers)—has special appeal.

Why do kids like Elsa more than Anna?

Elsa has magic ice powers which automatically makes her cooler than Anna on so many levels. She created an entire ice castle for herself because she wanted to, and there is no fan in the world who could say they wouldn't want this ability.

Why do people like Elsa so much?

Elsa's magic alone is enough to excite anyone. With her ability to literally raise ice castles from nothing, construct gorgeous snow gowns, create giant snow beasts, and wrangle water stallions, Elsa's powers are pretty incredible. What child wouldn't want to spontaneously create snow or a snowman?

Why are toddlers obsessed with Frozen?

Turns out Frozen has all the elements a kid wants in a movie. Their parents seem to enjoy it, there are no scary witches, there's a strong family dynamic, the princess saves the day, and one of the main characters struggles with uncontrollable, strong, and passionate emotions.

What is special about Elsa?

Elsa, princess of Arendelle and heiress to the throne, is born with the ability to create and control ice and snow. As a child, she uses her abilities to create a winter wonderland to play in with her younger sister and best friend, Princess Anna.

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What disability does Elsa have?

Anna's parents rush her to the sacred realm, where discussions with the trolls reveal that Elsa was born with her powers/ depigmentation and deafness, rather than them being due to illness or accident. Grand Pabbie troll heals Anna but removes her memories of Elsa's magic.

What does Elsa teach us?

Be Bold. Perhaps the most obvious message in Frozen is that it's good to be courageous. Elsa fleeing her home to live on her own was bold; Anna following her was even more so. Having a feisty streak can be a very good thing!

Is Frozen about autism?

Although Elsa's disability is encoded as a magical ice power, the language the film uses to talk about her condition maps on to the experiences of people with physical, mental, and intellectual disabilities in recognizable ways.

Is Frozen just for girls?

The content of the films is also more gender neutral, focusing on action, bravery, and comedy, which are known to appeal to boys. With Frozen, Disney seems to have come up with the ideal formula to appeal to both boys and girls in a single film.

Is Frozen 2 bad for kids?

Some parts may be difficult for younger or sensitive kids, although my kid was fine. For several minutes of the movie, two main characters are thought to be dead and we see the intense grief of a remaining character. If this upsets your kids but they still want to watch, you may tell them the ending will be happy.

Does Elsa have a mental disorder?

What sets Elsa apart from the mass array of Disney princesses is her inner battle with mental illness, anxiety and depression. In Frozen II, Elsa is the only person who can hear a voice but everyone couldn't.

Why does Elsa have depression?

After they visit the trolls, Elsa is forced to keep this big secret from his sister and the rest of the world. This sends her into a state of depression because she doesn't want to keep a secret from anyone, but she feels like she has to. Elsa also doesn't know how to control her powers which gives her anxiety.

Why does Elsa have anxiety?

Elsa fears she will not be accepted by her sister or her town. This feeling worsens as her parents pass away. Now with no one having knowledge of her powers the pressure increases for her to stay hidden. As she becomes required to attend her coronation, she begins overthinking how she will keep her powers hidden.

What is the age gap between Elsa and Anna?

In the first Frozen movie, Elsa's age was 21, while Anna was 18. Considering Frozen revolved around Elsa's coronation, it's refreshing to see that Arendelle waited until she was a more appropriate age to receive the queen title. Frozen II occurred after a 3-year time jump, with Elsa now 24 and Anna 21.

How old is Anna supposed to be Elsa?

Say the names quickly in sequence to hear the similarity. According to Jennifer Lee, Anna is 18 years old in the film, while both Elsa and Kristoff are 21 years old and Hans is 23 years old.

Does Anna forgive Elsa?

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Anna is extremely kind and forgiving. All of the years of pain Elsa caused her are forgotten in a moment when Elsa begins to speak to her at the coronation party. She immediately reacts warmly to Elsa, complimenting her and seeking out common ground.

Is Olaf from Frozen a girl?

Olaf. Created from Elsa's magical powers, Olaf is by far the friendliest snowman in Arendelle. He is innocent, outgoing and loves all things summer. Olaf may be a bit naive, but his sincerity and good-natured temperament make him a true friend to Anna and Elsa.

Why do kids love Olaf?

So when it comes to Olaf in particular, children feel connected to his naivety, kindness, sweetness, and non-threatening disposition.

Is Elsa from Frozen asexual?

Canonically, Elsa of Arendelle, who sits upon the tiny northern kingdom's throne at the end of Frozen, is not queer. Canonically, she is not romantically interested in anybody. And lest you wonder if that description means Elsa is asexual or aromantic, neither of those qualities is canon either.

What Disney Princesses have disabilities?

In a few attention-grabbing works shown here, two of Disney's most prominent characters, Cinderella and Snow White, use a wheelchair, while Pocahontas and Jasmine deal with their own circumstance.

Which Disney Princess represents autism?

But then, after seeing the film a few more times, I realized what makes Elsa so special: She is the poster child for girls with autism.

What does Elsa feel?

Elsa, however, is risk-averse, anxious, and self-doubting. This is her biggest test. She must accept her crown and scepter with ungloved hands. Should she slip up or let her emotions overwhelm her, she may let the magic out, revealing who she really is.

What kind of person is Elsa?

poised and dutiful yet moody and somewhat insecure. As the future queen, Elsa was raised to think of others first, especially after her powers proved to be potentially harmful. Without being comfortable to show her emotions, she bottled up her anger and insecurities.

What is the deeper meaning of Frozen?

The explanation? Frozen is not meant to be a heartwarming tale of two sisters bonding and saving each other. It's actually a story of how abuse and neglect during your childhood can screw you over into your adult years.