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Xiaoyi Yin

Language and Meaning

Introduction

Films serve various purposes in the society, as they are used as a means of communicating to the society about various issues. Films are used to communicate various issues and ideas regarding the society with these issues integrated in the film. In fact, the films have been effectively used in fostering cultural changes as can be seen with the modern generation that has developed a global culture. In the film ‘Frozen’, various theories, practices, concepts , issues, and ideas are discussed which helps the society to understand the issues better and assimilate them for a better living. The theories that are communicated in the film are the cognitive learning theory, behavioral theory, and psychoanalytic theory. The theories are presented in a way that the society is able to understand them and incorporate them in their daily lives. The practices that are identified from the film are parenting practices and social practices (Frozen N.d). Additionally, the film communicates various concepts that are important to the society such as adolescence, love, and personality. The film also highlights the issues of weakening families, hunger for power, and deceit. The key ideas that can be understood from the film are the idea of social structure.

Theories in the Film

One of the theories discerned from the film frozen is the cognitive theory of learning that is depicted through Elsa. After Elsa frees for her life she learns how to lead a solitary life and rejects even her sister chasing her away violently. Later she learns how to love and care after her sister nearly dies (Frozen N.d). The theory, which entails learning by the mind accepting and imitating the issues that are taught to one either actively of inactively works to explain how Elsa learns to care and live in solitary it presentation in the film helps the society to learn how learning takes place and integrate it in educating the members of the society.

The behavioral theory meaning is well understood from the film through Elsa, Anna, and Kristoff. Elsa acquires her behavior from the life events that she goes through, such as being secluded from her sister due to her powers. On the other hand, Anna behavior is influenced by her life events in which she recalls having a sister and having a nice time together resulting to her compassionate behavior. The fact that she was left as the princess to take over the kingdom also shapes her courageous behavior (Frozen N.d). Kristoff behavior is influenced by her upbringing and daily activities that make him protective and creative. The meaning of the theory is better understood after watch the film since it is demonstrated practically.

The psychoanalysis theory is another of the theories that is highlighted in the film. The theory, which entails the analysis of an individual’s personality, provides that an individual’s personality is shaped by her childhood environment and upbringing (Frozen N.d). Elsa’s solitary personality is influenced by her upbringing in which she was separated from her sister and the rest of the people. Similarly, the gates to the palace remained closed for long a long time. Anna’s personality is that of a caring and brave sister which is learnt from being left alone in the castle.

Practices

One of the practice that is highlighted in the film is that of parenting. The film highlights how parents handle their children and how this affects their behaviors and personality. For instance, Elsa and Anna’s parents reprimanded Elsa for an accident that hurt her sister and erased memories of her powers from Anna’s mind/ the parents warned her to keep away from Anna and limit her use of the powers. Although the parents were acting in this manner in good faith and in the belief that they were protecting their children, it later came to weaken the family (Frozen N.d). The parenting practice teaches the parents in the community to consider the impact of their disciplinary measures to the development of the child to ensure that the child grows under the best environment. The society is able to learn some facts that can be used in improving their parenting practices.

Another practice that is highlighted in the film is that of social practices in the society that communicates the different activities that the society carries out. The society is shown to engage in different daily practices for their livelihood with some of them such as Kristoff being ice harvesters while others are farmers and shopkeepers. The practices help to show how the society is engaged in different activities and how the different activities are essential in supporting the social life. The film ‘Frozen’ also shows that the society is made of different cultures and ways of life as is indicated by the trolls who have a different life from the people. Although fictional, the trolls and the people highlight the different social cultures that result in people having different practices.

Concepts

Some of the concepts that are communicated in film ‘Frozen’ include the concept of change through adolescent in which the individual seek to find their identity. The stage, which can also be described as the puberty stage entails transition from one stage to the other. The affected individuals are usually unsure of what to do and tend to make decision in a rush that are usually inappropriate. In the film ‘Frozen’, Anna makes an impromptu decision to get married and asks Elsa to announce their wedding causing a conflict between the two (Frozen N.d). Additionally, Elsa is unsure of how to conduct herself while in such a high position in the society and ends up showing off her powers in anger.

The other concept that is highlighted in the film is that of love in which the people involved in the film are connected by love. The film shows the two sisters bound by love that saves the life of Anna and saves Elsa from her solitary life (Frozen N.d). Additionally, the issue of love is shown to help the sisters take back their kingdom that was on the verge of being taken away by the evil Prince Hans (Friedman and Miriam 154). At the end of the film, Kristoff and Anna are seen to be happily in love. The meaning of love that is communicated by the film is that of being selfless to help the ones people love.

The other concept that is highlighted in the film is that of personality. Different people have different personalities that are essential in building relations with other people in the society. The concept is highlighted through the different characters in the film that have different personalities that are shaped by life events (Frozen N.d). The character of Elsa is shaped by her powers and lack of support to manage these powers. The personality of Anna is shaped by life in the castle as the pampered kid (Friedman and Miriam 163). The concept is meant to teach the society on how to accept an individual’s traits and how to relate with the individual.

Issues

The issue of weakening family is communicated in the film through Elsa and Anna as they are broken up while young. Although the two later reunite to become form strong family, they are separated for a while face different challenges while trying to reunite. In fact, Anna almost dies as she tries to get her sister back (Frozen N.d). The language used in the film depicts the current life of the society in which the families are weak due to family conflicts. Although Anna tries to reach out to her sister, Elsa personality and powers make it difficult for Anna (Friedman and Miriam 143).

Another issue that is highlighted in the film is that of deceit in which Hans deceitfully seeks to take over the kingdom by killing the sisters. Hans lies to Anna that she loves her while her real motives are to take the kingdom. The issue is tied to the issue of being power hungry, since it is due to being power hungry that Hans intends to kill the sisters (Friedman and Miriam 159). These issues are common in the society and the film helps the society to understand these issues and integrate and create a better social life.

Ideas

The ideas that are highlighted in the film include social structure in which the society in the film is divided into different levels or classes. The society is divided into the top level class, the middle class, and the bottom level class. The top-level class in the society is that class in which Elsa and Anna have lived in, which is the noble class (Frozen N.d). The class is highly respected by the community and treated with dignity (Lenski 212). Kristoff on the other hand represent the bottom level class in which the people are not treated with much respect. The film shows Kristoff and Anna falling in love which is an indication of the society changing in which every individual is respected equally .

Conclusion

The film ‘Frozen’ provides various meanings of a society and social issue through the scenes and language used. The film through Anna and Elsa is able to highlight various theories that relate to personality and individual behavior helping the society to embrace these theories in real life. Additionally, the film helps to communicate various issues, concepts, practices, and ideas that are important to the society in fostering a better life. The various issues, concepts, ideas, theories and practices highlighted in the film are important for all individuals in the society and should be embraced as important information to creating a better society in different aspects.

Works Cited

Friedman, Howard S., and Miriam W. Schustack. Personality: Classic theories and modern research. Pearson, 2016.

Frozen. Walt Disney Studios, 2013. DVD.

Lenski, Gerhard E. Power and privilege: A theory of social stratification. UNC Press Books, 2013.