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The king acts on the troll's warning and his fear of what might happen to Anna. It is a poor decision but a human one.
Why did the king and queen keep Elsa isolated instead of helping her learn control?
Verdict: Contested. 53% of viewers say this is dumb. Top defense: The troll tells them fear will be Elsa's enemy, and the king takes it as a reason to hide her power.
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After Elsa hurts Anna with her powers, the king and queen close the palace gates and keep the girls apart. Elsa is told to hide her abilities. The film leaves out any attempt to teach her control.
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Isolating a child makes her fear worse, and the film shows it. The parents could have chosen a different path and the story does not explain why they did not.
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The troll tells them fear will be Elsa's enemy, and the king takes it as a reason to hide her power.
- DumbScenesStaff9 months ago
The troll tells them fear will be Elsa's enemy, and the king takes it as a reason to hide her power.
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The queen suggests teaching Elsa control with a tutor. The king says no one can be trusted with the secret. The gates still close.
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