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''by Evelyn Nguyen'' | ''by [[Thien-An (Eveyln) Nguyen|Evelyn Nguyen]]'' | ||
Disney princesses. They are an icon of an era, beloved by all ages for many years since Disney’s first princess: Snow White. One of the biggest releases of the 2010s and grossing over $67 million during its opening weekend, the film Frozen was a phenomenal success for Disney (Amidi "Frozen" smashes Disney Animation Opening weekend records). The touching tale of two sisters, true love, sacrifice, and who doesn’t love anthropomorphic singing rocks and snowmen? The stars of the movie, of course, are the two sisters; the princesses of Arendelle. They have a complex relationship, growing apart after Elsa’s isolation at a young age and they remained distant for eighteen years. Anna, the younger sister, is arguably the protagonist of the movie, but Elsa, the elder sister, attracts more attention, likely from the intrigue of her ice powers. It is easy to see why they are so beloved: Anna is spunky and fearless; Elsa is independent and assertive. Not only that, but their relationship is raw and relatable to everyone. They are not perfect characters, but while Anna is noble, Elsa is problematic. Elsa from Frozen should not be hailed as a role model because the choices she makes do not set a good example for young children or adults. | Disney princesses. They are an icon of an era, beloved by all ages for many years since Disney’s first princess: Snow White. One of the biggest releases of the 2010s and grossing over $67 million during its opening weekend, the film Frozen was a phenomenal success for Disney (Amidi "Frozen" smashes Disney Animation Opening weekend records). The touching tale of two sisters, true love, sacrifice, and who doesn’t love anthropomorphic singing rocks and snowmen? The stars of the movie, of course, are the two sisters; the princesses of Arendelle. They have a complex relationship, growing apart after Elsa’s isolation at a young age and they remained distant for eighteen years. Anna, the younger sister, is arguably the protagonist of the movie, but Elsa, the elder sister, attracts more attention, likely from the intrigue of her ice powers. It is easy to see why they are so beloved: Anna is spunky and fearless; Elsa is independent and assertive. Not only that, but their relationship is raw and relatable to everyone. They are not perfect characters, but while Anna is noble, Elsa is problematic. Elsa from Frozen should not be hailed as a role model because the choices she makes do not set a good example for young children or adults. | ||