Frozen Interviews

INTERVIEW WITH ELSA

What is your name? 

Queen Elsa of Arendelle. It’s very nice to meet you.

Do you have any hobbies?
Well, being Queen does keep me busy but I do really enjoy exploring my new found snow and ice powers. There’s a fountain in our town square where I like making ice sculptures for everyone to enjoy.

Do you have a favourite food?

I’m going to guess that if you asked my sister, Anna, she would say chocolate. I would too. We have that in common.
Who is your best friend?

My little sister, Anna. We were very close when we were little and are even closer now.
How important are your friends and family to you?

My parents were always so careful to make sure Anna and I felt loved and safe; their example is what first taught me how important family is. After I was able to truly let go and embrace who I was as an individual, I was able to appreciate them even more. You see, what makes family and friends so important is the fact that they are always there for you, even when you pull away.

We know you and Anna are close, what are some of your favourite things to do together?

Do you mean besides eating chocolate? Well, I’m teaching Anna to ice skate and I really just love getting to do all the things we couldn’t for so long.

Can you tell us your favourite part about living in Arendelle?

I think it’s the people. They’ve shown me so much patience and kindness, even when they had every right not to. Their example is truly inspiring.

What is it like living in a castle?

While I do like the castle Anna and I live in most of the time, I also love spending time in my ice palace in the mountains. There’s something so satisfying about making something yourself and then enjoying it. I don’t think there’s a view of the Northern Lights like it anywhere in the world.

We know Olaf’s favourite season is summer, what is yours?

I do like winter very much; There’s so much calm and quiet – and time to be close with the ones you love. I just feel at peace in winter. But of course I think part of what makes winter so great is how much it helps you appreciate summer. Now that the castle gates are open, summer brings such fun festivals and I love to see how happy that makes everyone.

INTERVIEW WITH ANNA

What is your name?

Anna. Well, Princess Anna of Arendelle, actually but you can call me Anna. No need for formalities – unless you like that sort of thing. I mean, I can be formal if you want, but I’m happier if everyone is relaxed and comfortable.

Do you have any hobbies?

Let’s see… snowman building, throwing parties… oh, and I really like mountain climbing. Though I like mountain climbing better when I’m not being chased by a big scary snow monster.

Do you have a favourite food?

Chocolate. Definitely chocolate. Oh! And sandwiches.

Who is your best friend?

My sister, Elsa. Ever since we were kids – sure we had that little period where we couldn’t be together, and the whole almost-eternal winter thing, but now we’re closer than ever. And I have to say, since we’re talking about friends, Kristoff, Sven and Olaf come in a pretty close second.

How important are your friends and family to you?

Are you kidding? They’re everything to me. Trust me, I know what it’s like to not have a lot of friends and family around and having them by your side’s the best thing in the world. To know you always have someone to talk to and laugh with and love you no matter what – that’s incredible.
We know you and Elsa are close, what are some of your favourite things to do together?

Is “everything” a good answer? Because I kind of want to say, “everything.” Wait. How about ice-skating? We’ve been doing a lot of that lately. Elsa’s been teaching me and when you have a sister with ice magic you get to practice just about anywhere you want. Have you ever skated on a fjord? It’s pretty amazing.

Can you tell us your favourite part about living in Arendelle?

It’s so beautiful here, I love to be outside – wandering the town square, watching the ships come in and out of the harbour, exploring in the woods, rock climbing… Of course, none of that would be nearly as much fun without all of the people, I mean, talk about your kind and generous and fun townspeople… I think Arendelle’s got them all.
What is it like living in a castle?

Well I like it but what I really love is when we get to open the gates and invite everyone in. I just love the music and the fun! After all, what really makes a place special are the people, right?

We know Olaf’s favourite season is summer, what is yours?

Oh, I like summer too. It’s got a lot going for it: long days, warm nights, festivals, visitors… you name it. But spring and autumn, they’ve got their own special kind of, I don’t know, life! And I wouldn’t be a good sister if I didn’t love winter a little bit. Seriously, have you ever seen willow trees in winter with frozen droplets of water hanging like diamonds from their branches? Breathtaking.

INTERVIEW WITH OLAF

Olaf, it’s really great to be here in Arendelle getting to meet you. Can you tell me, what is the best thing about being a snowman?

That’s easy: warm hugs. Oh wait, can I change my answer? (Phew) Good. I forgot you said “the best” thing! The BEST thing is having my own personal snow flurry. No. Wait… I take it back; it’s definitely the warm hugs… AND the personal snow flurry! And a detachable head.

And the worst?

I don’t understand the question.

Never mind. Tell us about your amazing orange nose. Is it made from what I think it is?

Well if you think it’s made from a special magic Troll crystal, then no. It’s a carrot! A very special carrot that apparently reindeer really like to kiss… a lot!

Do you have any brothers or sisters?

You mean like my little brother, Marshmallow? If you do, then yes! Yes I do. Have you met him – ‘cause he likes meeting new people. Not a big hugger though. More like a big roarer and swiper and thrower – He’s really good at it.

Olaf, what do you like to dream about?

Summer! Definitely summer. I’ve always dreamt about summer and sun and all things hot.

Do you have any hobbies?

Giving warm hugs. Getting warm hugs. Playing with Sven. Sitting in front of a fire… for a very short time. Ice-skating with Anna and Elsa. Watching Kristoff carry around ice. Staring at the sky. You know, the usual kinds of things. I’m from a place called Sydney – Bless you.

Thank you. For what?

It sounded like you sneezed.

Oh, no. I said, “Sydney” – it’s a place in a country called Australia. Oooh, “Aus-tral-eeah”- sounds exotic.

Well it certainly has some of the best beaches in the world. Beaches? You mean the kind with warm sand?

Those are the ones. Do you think you’d like to visit someday? Wait. Hold on. Do you think I could come visit someday?

Of course! We can hardly wait to see you there. Thanks for your time, Olaf.


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