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Frozen-II: Philosophy of Life

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  • Bimala Sharma

    (Associate Professor, Department of English, Nepal Sanskrit University)

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This paper examines the philosophy of life depicted in Disney’s Frozen II (2019), the sequel to the 2013 animated film Frozen. Directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee, the film follows Princess Anna and Elsa as they navigate personal growth and self-discovery. Using Stuart Hall’s “encoding and decoding” theory (1973), this qualitative study analyzes how the film encrypts philosophical messages through its narrative structure. The research identifies ten major life philosophies embedded within the story: Let Go, A Step at a Time, Adoration, Panchatattva, Prayer, The Quest of Identity and Self-Discovery, Destiny and Free Will, Ecological Ethics and Ecological Balance, Embracing Change and the Impermanence of Life, and The Interconnectedness of All Things. The analysis suggests that Frozen II serves as a metaphorical representation of navigating modern life’s complexities, offering valuable insights that resonate across age groups. The film demonstrates how animated narratives can effectively communicate profound philosophical concepts about existence, making it a significant text for understanding contemporary approaches to life philosophy through popular media.

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Handle: RePEc:cxi:jlls00:v:3:y:2025:i:3:id:505
DOI: 10.61424/jlls.v3i3.505
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