Frozen is a film that not only shows women taking control of their own happiness, but it also shows them acting on love instead of receiving it. Throughout the film, Anna experiences several types of love, but the most significant form is that which Anna chooses at the very end. Her sacrifice for Elsa redefines… Continue reading Reflections in the Ice Part Three: Redefining True Love
Tag: frozen
Reflections in the Ice Part Two: Anna’s Agency in Frozen
One of the best things about Frozen is that it’s primarily a story about two sisters repairing their relationship, not one about finding love with a man. While romance is part of the story, it is not either of the main characters’ primary problem. Even Anna’s doe-eyed infatuation with Hans takes a back seat when… Continue reading Reflections in the Ice Part Two: Anna’s Agency in Frozen
Reflections in the Ice Part One: Elsa’s Queerness in Frozen
I’ve finally had the absolute pleasure of watching Frozen, this year’s Oscar winning animated feature that the Internet has been freaking out about since its theatrical release. I expected the movie to be good, but what I didn’t expect was for it to impress me on a level that would inspire an entire blog post… Continue reading Reflections in the Ice Part One: Elsa’s Queerness in Frozen