Kay’s character in the original version can simply be called evil with very little debate. Now on the other hand, the current version of the character, Elsa, is muddling through the life that has been thrust upon her while showing how terrified she truly is. However, in their case it is the strength of having a deep commitment and devotion to one’s sister that drives the love instead of romantic attachment. In Andersen’s original version the struggles that Gerda goes through to eventually save Kay shows the commitment they have for each other and a strength that is expressed throughout, including the reflecting the two of them are able to do at the end of the …show more content…
In the situation of Elsa and Anna, nothing else can melt the ice that has encased Elsa’s frightened heart except for Anna’s love. Even many of the other characters in Frozen do not understand this, but one who truly shows an understanding of loving others before yourself is Olaf, the snowman. He notes, “An act of true love will thaw a frozen heart” (Frozen 2013). He further exemplifies this through his support of Anna’s expedition to save Elsa even though the end of winter and warmer temperatures will also signify the end of his life. Looking backwards, at the beginning of the movie Elsa sacrifices being with Anna to the detriment of her own happiness in order to keep Anna safe as she possesses the beautiful, but yet highly dangerous, ability of creating ice and snow. On the other hand, Anna is willing to step out and sacrifice her life if necessary to save her