“Stoick the vast” is a main character from the movie series How to train your dragon. Captain of his village, Stoick feels the need to stay as strong and fearless as possible. As described by Kimmel in his text, a man shouldn’t demand for help when faced with an issue (Kimmel, 5). This statement is closely linked with Stoick’s everyday life in that he must never be unsure about a certain situation, ensuring that his village stays calm. While he loves his son deeply, Stoick struggles to accept his son’s friendship with a certain dragon. Seeing his son become affectionate with the dragon, Stoick believes his son is “too weak” to be a viking. While re-reading through Kimmel’s definition of inexpressiveness and independence, I felt as though Stoick was being described word for word. Specifically where he says, “Men should be strong, sturdy, independent, and in control of themselves” (Kimmel, 5). Stoick is simply the perfect example of Kimmel’s claims, he is big, powerful, fearless and stubborn.
Being close minded definitely helps stoick fit Kimmel’s mold of independence. His stubbornness allows him to look and feel in control, even in the most stressful situations. Having lots of responsibilities as the captain of his village means he must never flinch. When his ideas are challenged by others, Stoick erupts in the only emotion he is not capable of hiding, anger. When he loses control, Stoick turns to coercion and fear to get his point through… As his name suggests, “Stoick the vast” is a hard headed man who believes in himself more than anyone else. He can only do things on his own and refuses help from others. Stoick is a great example of what Kimmel calls inexpressiveness and independence.
Bibliography:
http://www.schoolofdragons.com/lang/fr/how-to-train-your-dragon/vikings/stoick-the-vast
https://howtotrainyourdragon.fandom.com/wiki/Stoick_the_Vast_(Franchise)
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