Elsa belts out powerful lyrics from the mountain top, “It’s funny how some distance makes everything seem small, and the fears that once controlled me can’t get to me at all!” This song has echoed throughout the nation. Frozen was the Best Selling Children’s Film of 2013, won two academy awards, and earned over $1.2 billion worldwide. The Disney Frozen movie affected the lives of children, teenagers, and parents because of the uniqueness and strength found in the heroines of the movie. This is one of the most inspiring aspects to children. In Frozen, a brave princess named Anna goes on a journey to find her sister Elsa, whose secret powers set off an eternal winter in their kingdom. Elsa was always perceived as a conservative and fully composed young woman. In reality, she was a struggling teen living in constant fear of her uncontrollable…show more content… Over the past couple of years I have seen countless numbers of girls who dress up as Anna and Elsa, and not just on Halloween. A little girl that I babysit wears her Elsa dress at least three times a week. So what makes these Disney princesses so popular among young girls? According to George Bizer, a psychologist at Union College, his daughter has never liked princess movies. Naturally, he was shocked when the seven year old told him she wanted to see Frozen. When he asked why, she replied “These are strong princesses. I’m going to like it a lot” (Konnikova). There have been other tough Disney princesses like those in Mulan, Tangled, and Brave. However, none have serious flaws that people can identify. Elsa’s flaws cause real problems that people can relate to in specific ways that apply to their individual lives. Elsa’s ability to overcome her issues and put them aside in order to move on with her life is what makes her character so admirable. Anna’s bravery and resilience by not abandoning her sister is what makes her character widely loved among
