The Rise of a King, Hiccup – Part 2

When Stoick leaves, and Hiccup is just beginning to experience his freedom, Hiccup experience his first confrontation with an expectation of responsibility. Where does it come from? Who? You might ask… is it Gobber? No. Is it Toothless? Not really. Toothless doesn’t expect Hiccup to come back for him or anything else after he’s freed. So who? It’s Astrid. Let me explain. As Hiccup and … Continue reading The Rise of a King, Hiccup – Part 2

Soul of a Dragon?

ā€œYou have the heart of a chief…and the soul of a dragon.“ – Valka When I’m not working or sleeping–I’m rewatching all the HTTYD movies/shows in preparation for the new movie and I think I noticed something about Hiccup that’s different from the other dragon riders.Ā  Certainly, we’ve all noticed thatĀ ā€œhe (Hiccup) has a way with the beasts,ā€ but his way with them isn’t like … Continue reading Soul of a Dragon?