Elsa (Frozen)

Character Name: Elsa

Version: From the Disney movies Frozen, Frozen 2

Defining Values and Characteristics:

  • Family
  • Female Role Model
  • LGBT Role Model

Issues and Obstacles Faced:

  • Anger
  • Death/Grief
  • Insecurity

Insights:

  • Her struggle with her powers, the beauty in them but also the danger, is something many people can relate to.
  • When she realizes she needs to cross the Dark Sea, you see her become more determined and confident in her abilities.
  • In the Dark Sea, she comes across a Nokk, a water horse. The horse is terrifying at first, coming from the deep and trying to drag her down. But through persistence, she is able to get onto it’s back and ride it. She doesn’t “tame” the Nokk but they have a mutual respect for each other and she is able to harness her power in a way that supports her ultimate goal at that time (getting to Ahtohallan).

Anecdotes:

  • [Share a real experience about how this character was used or helped you or someone you know.]

Entry submitted by Katie Nice

Insight addition:
We are allowed a glimpse into the “real Elsa” through her interactions with Honeymaren. Not only do we get to see a possible indication of a future relationship between them, but we also get to see Elsa let her guard down and make a connection with someone: something that has been one of her most difficult feats since the early childhood trauma of hurting Anna with her powers.