HEARTBREAKING: Despite being the third edition to this popular DreamWorks series, How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World soars toward new heights.
By Kathleen Lynch, Staff Writer
Since the beginning of the How to Train Your Dragon, series, we saw the transformation of a fearful, narrow-minded society into one that is accepting and loving to all, even those whose habits may include sneezing fire. Through the actions of the Chief’s son, Hiccup, the audience realizes that monsters aren’t always what is expected by others. With the help of his fully toothed Night Fury dragon, Toothless, Hiccup manages to sway his people and join two opposing forces in peace and harmony. The series then continues to follow the dragon friends in the viking village, finally leading up to the finale.
With the threat of losing Toothless, Hiccup uproots his village in the search for the edge of the world where dragons supposedly originate. Along the way they meet a light Fury dragon with whom Toothless flies head over tail in love. Hiccup is then faced with the decision to either let Toothless go or risk his life and happiness for the sake of his best friend.
This enchanting tale explores and tests the boundaries of love a. In the end, the world that forced them apart could not break the bond between viking and his best, mythological friend. The story proves that no amount of time or distance can hover in the way of true friendship. No matter the obstacles, best friends will always be there to give you a home.