History TearJerker / Frozen2013

* Elsa's story in general. She and Anna used to be really close until she almost accidentally killed Anna. As if that wasn't traumatic enough, when the trolls try to warn her about using caution with her powers, the head troll accompanies the warning "Fear will be your enemy" with a vision of people attacking her future self. Her parents then attempt to protect her from such a fate by isolating her and teaching her to conceal her powers. All of this ends up making her afraid of her own magic, which she previously enjoyed. When her powers are eventually revealed, she flees her kingdom in utter fear and shame.

** The death of the King and Queen. Anna continues a third verse, this time in a minor tone, as she comes back from the wake, walks up to the door to Elsa's bedroom for the umpteenth time... and sits down at the door, the last lyrics wilting into tears. Elsa, who can remember the real reason for all this, can hear her right on the other side of the door but cannot bear to answer her. Elsa's room is covered in frost, emanating from her spot. Remembering that her power stems from her emotions, you can see how poor Elsa has been affected by all this.

* "Let It Go." The start is all about fear and loneliness. Indeed, some of the most triumphant lines in the latter sections of the song betray a subtle yet deep-seated bitterness.

** Elsa unconsciously creates [[{{Snowlems}} Olaf]], the embodiment of her happy childhood memories with Anna, during the song, which is mostly about how she's never going back and that the past is in the past. Just think about it. Olaf was created out of her memories of the happy times with Anna and longing for the good times they had. Marshmallow was created out of her desire to be alone and to keep Anna safe from herself. And her ice palace? That was created not only out of her desire for isolation, but her desire to be someplace she ''belongs'', someplace where she can't hurt people and still be herself...and yet it isn't- [[DramaticIrony she doesn't realize it, but she's still unintentionally hurting people, even from her ice palace]].

* After Olaf's song about how much he's going to love summer, Kristoff states "Someone's gotta tell him", and it takes on a much more somber tone. The song itself is funny but at the same time sad. It seems like such a TragicDream.

** Made worse when you realize why: Anna doesn't know that it was an accident. The audience does because we get to see a shot of Elsa's surprise, but Anna's busy struggling to stay upright after being blasted and isn't looking. From her perspective, it appears as if Elsa straight-up shot her in the heart on purpose,

** "Okay, bye."

--> "The final, world-weary, “Do you want to build a snowman?” is utterly devastating not because of what’s being said but what’s left unsaid: "I know you don’t. I just have to ask one more time. Because after this…I give up."

** Elsa unconsciously creates Olaf, the embodiment of her happy childhood memories with Anna, during the song, which is mostly about how she's never going back and that the past is in the past. Just think about it. Olaf was created out of her memories of the happy times with Anna and longing for the good times they had. Marshmallow was created out of her desire to be alone and to keep Anna safe from herself. And her ice palace? That was created not only out of her desire for isolation, but her desire to be someplace she ''belongs'', someplace where she can't hurt people and still be herself...and yet it isn't- [[DramaticIrony she doesn't realize it, but she's still unintentionally hurting people, even from her ice palace]].

** In a way, the above reveal can be a TearJerker [[BerserkerTears in a tears-of-rage-inducing way]]. Up until that time, there was almost no hint that Hans was the bad guy, and many hints that he could have been a good guy. In fact, there were far more hints that the Duke of Weselton could be the main villain.

* Kristoff shouting "SVEN!" when the reindeer falls into the icy fjord. His best friend for years looks like he won't make it (especially when Sven tossed Kristoff away from drowning) and it takes a few seconds before Sven reappears. This brief moment is enough to make anyone cry.

** This adds another level of sadness to "Let It Go", when Elsa says they'll never see her cry. And notice how on the totally frozen body of Anna there are thin deposits of fine ice around her eyes. It's possible Anna's crying as well.

** Olaf being sad. Up until now, Olaf had always been happy and cheerful. Now, he's completely devastated. It's a defining moment for him because not only does it show that he's capable of feeling upset, but he truly loved Anna.
-->'''Olaf:''' (''sounding like he's about to cry'') Anna?
* Olaf melting as summer is restored. Luckily, Elsa fixes that.
* Elsa finding out that she's triggered an 'eternal winter' over her kingdom, and then thinking she's killed her own sister leaves her completely shattered. She's lived with the guilt of almost killing her sister since they were children, and was probably reminded of it every time she saw the white streak in Anna's hair. Thinking Anna is dead because of her isn't just horrible, it's her greatest fear coming true.

** Elsa remarking in the "For the First Time in Forever (Reprise)" about how she "can't control the curse". To think that Elsa went from adoring her powers and using them to have fun with her sister to hating them to the point that she feels cursed is quite depressing. When she sings "There's so much fear!", she looks at her reflection in a nearby wall. It's as if she's starting to think that the Duke ''was right'' about her being a monster.

* "You... built me. Do you remember that?"

** You can read that scene as a positive tearjerker on Elsa's side. She's amazed to see Olaf alive, as she had no idea that she could create life with her powers. The way she looks down at her hands and smiles as she realizes that she can create as well as destroy is actually a very happy moment.

* When, as children, Elsa accidentally hits Anna, the way she screams ''"Anna!"'' is distressing. She was doing a FutileHandReach but an ice blast came out of her hand and struck Anna. Then she runs up to her and starts crying over her, which foreshadows Elsa crying over Anna being frozen solid. Elsa screams ''"Mama! Papa!"'' in distress.

** Although we know that Anna gets better thanks to the promotional material of her as an adult, that doesn't prevent one from believing that it could have been even worse. The music, Anna's motionlessness, and Elsa hugging her is similar to a scene of [[DiedInYourArmsTonight someone hugging a deceased loved one.]] Anna may have possibly ''died'' and her parents are quickly taking her to the trolls to revive her before it's too late.

* "Anna. Please go back home. Your life awaits." [[https://neverlandred.tumblr.com/post/72039948103 Elsa's expression is simply heartbreaking.]] Not to mention, Elsa is basically saying "Go back to Arendelle, be queen instead of me, and marry Hans just like you wanted to" - and that's not what Anna wants. She wants her sister back.

-->'''Elsa:''' (''sadly'') Don't you see? I ''can't...''

* Adding to that, Elsa's reaction when Hans informs her that Anna is dead, because of ''her'', she could only fall to her knees in absolute despair over what she believed she had done. Then Hans takes that opportunity to attempt to kill her while she was at her weakest. Elsa does not act, meaning she is either too overcome with grief to notice the attempt on her life behind her, or she does notice but simply doesn't care anymore even though she has more than enough power to defend herself, feeling she lost reason to continue living and/or even thinking she ''deserves to be killed'' for what she supposedly did to Anna.

* ManipulativeBastard that he is, [[JerkassWoobie Hans]]. It's been confirmed by WordOfGod that he indeed [[https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/1xj4n5/hi_reddit_we_made_frozen_ask_us_anything/ grew up without love]], despite having ''12'' older brothers. All of whom must have either ignored or bullied him. His actions are still inexcusable, but taking his glaringly relatable backstory into account, you can't help but feel sorry for the guy anyway. It's even worse if you've read ''Literature/AFrozenHeart'', which has its own TearJerker page.

--> "The final, world-weary, “Do you want to build a snowman?” is utterly devastating not because of what’s being said but what’s left unsaid: I know you don’t. I just have to ask one more time. Because after this…I give up."

* When Anna is frozen solid. Everything goes silent. No BackgroundMusic, all the snow suspended in midair ... nothing but Elsa sobbing. It's so still that her crying echoes across to the castle balcony. [[ActOfTrueLove She does get better, however...]

** For most television broadcasts on Freeform or Disney Channel, ''[[CommercialBreakCliffhanger it goes right to a commercial break right after everyone sees Anna frozen]]''. So while the ads play, the people watching the movie
are too sad to even pay attention to said ads. And for ''very'' good reason.

[[caption-width-right:325:Do you want to build a snowman?]]

* When Anna is frozen solid. Everything goes silent. No BackgroundMusic, all the snow suspended in midair ... nothing but Elsa sobbing. It's so still that her crying echoes across to the castle balcony. ([[ActOfTrueLove She does get better, however...]])
** This adds another level of tearjerking to "Let It Go" when Elsa says they'll never see her cry. And notice how on the totally frozen body of Anna there are thin deposits of fine ice around her eyes. It's possible Anna's crying as well.

** For most television broadcasts on Freeform or Disney Channel, ''[[CommercialBreakCliffhanger it goes right to the commercial right after everyone sees Anna frozen]]'', just before the scene she thaws, making the viewing audience sad when the ads come up.
** Olaf being sad. Up until now, Olaf had always been happy and cheerful. Now, he's completely devastated. It's a defining moment for him and shows he is capable of feeling upset. He truly loves Anna.

** At the end of the song, Elsa turns around and sees Anna doubled over and visibly in pain. She jumps back and [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone looks ''terrified.'']]

* Anna's reaction]] when Hans betrays her and [[JustBetweenYouAndMe explains his plan]]. She can't believe what's going on, and when she does, can't believe what she's hearing.

---> '''Anna''': We'll reverse the storm you made...

---> '''Anna''': We can make the sun shine bright!

---> '''Anna''': We can face this thing together,

---> '''Anna''': We can change this winter weather,

---> '''Anna/Elsa''': All right...!!!/''I CAN'T!!!'' ''(She blasts Anna in the heart)''

* Anna's reaction when Hans betrays her and [[JustBetweenYouAndMe explains his plan]]. She can't believe what's going on, and when she does, can't believe what she's hearing.

* Olaf being sad. Up until now, Olaf had always been happy and cheerful. Now, he's completely devastated. It's a defining moment for him and shows he is capable of feeling upset. He truly loves Anna.

** It's a great source of both AdultFear and legitimate panic for anyone who has a sibling they love dearly and would be devastated if anything bad happened to them.

* When Anna is frozen solid. Everything goes silent. No background music, all the snow suspended in midair ... nothing but Elsa sobbing. It's so still that her crying echoes across to the castle balcony. ([[ActOfTrueLove She does get better, however...]])

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