Elsa: Disney’s Frozen Villain in Disguise

Uncovering the chilling truth behind everyone’s favorite ice queen

Nathan Chen
4 min readDec 20, 2023

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Photo by Nikola Johnny Mirkovic on Unsplash

Let’s talk about Elsa. You know her, I know her, we’ve all belted out “Let It Go” in the shower at least once. But here’s a hot take that might just send a shiver down your spine: Elsa from Disney’s Frozen? She’s actually more villain than hero. Gasp! I know, right? But hear me out.

The Not-So-Innocent Ice Queen

First off, let’s tackle Elsa’s icy powers. Cool party trick, right? Or a chilling warning sign? Think about it. She nearly turns her sister into an ice sculpture at a tender age. Talk about an extreme reaction to playing tag. Sure, she didn’t mean it, but good intentions pave the road to… well, you know the drill.

The Kingdom of Isolation and Its Lonely Ruler

Elsa’s next move? She bolts (literally, with ice spikes and all). Here’s where it gets interesting. She sings about liberation and freedom in “Let It Go”, but isn’t she just running away from her problems? Classic villain move! Escaping responsibility and leaving her kingdom in an eternal winter? Not exactly benevolent ruler behavior.

“Let It Go”: A Villain’s Anthem?

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Nathan Chen

I'm Nathan Chen, a queer Asian writer advocating for LGBTQ+ issues, Asian representation, work life & mental health. Let's explore life's complexities together!