Olaf 101
Who and What is Olaf?
Olaf is a perpetually cheerful snowman, created by Elsa, the future queen of Arendelle, with her growing snow and ice powers. In the film, which largely takes place several years after Olaf's creation, he is an unexpected friend for her and her younger sister, Anna, as well as a sort of sidekick for Kristoff, Anna's friend. As the story unfolds, all three of them find that they need Olaf more than they ever expected!
What Draws Me to Him
- His irrepressible spirit
- His simple faith
- His sense of humor
- His curiosity
- His bravery
Common Criticisms of Olaf
As awesome as I think Olaf is, I'm definitely in the minority when it comes to Frozen fans. Lots of people despise him because, to them, he is:
- too happy/unrealistically cheerful
- annoying/too silly
- not useful to the plot
- unnecessary comic relief
- distraction to the main plot
Why I Don't Agree with the Critics
However, I disagree strongly with the critics of Olaf's character. This little site showcases Olaf's strengths and proves why he is actually quite useful and important to the plot of Frozen.
