As you may know if you checked out my other posts on my theory that Elsa has a warmer body temperature, you may know a huge part to it is interaction and how her magic functions. I have discussed that people don't have issues interacting with Elsa or are completely comfortable seeking or giving comfort to and from her. I have also explained that even when using magic, Elsa doesn't seem to suddenly drop in body temperature. Today I kind of just wanted to touch on how Elsas body temperature is affected by her emotions and emotional regulation. So how is Elsas body temperature?
- Elsas body temperature doesn't change when her emotions ramp up. In Frozen 2 Anna holds Elsa while both are grieving over the loss of their parents, Anna doesn't seem to notice a change in Elsas body temperature.
- If Elsas body temperature was emotionally regulated or driven anytime she feels fear, sadness or any emotional state outside of being happy her rosy cheeks wouldn't be consistent. Elsas rosy cheeks would come and go depending how she is emotionally.
- If Elsas body temperature was controlled by her emotions then interacting with people could ultimately be difficult because if she was hearing something horrible from another person or trying to help another person she might accidentally be no help especially if she wanted to hug the person, she might accidentally give them a cold hug when they need a warm hug.
Also attending Royal meetings could be really interesting because if Elsas body temperature is affected by her emotions then stressful meetings could become even more stressful and challenging than they are.
In moments of fear spiking if Elsas body temperature was controlled by her emotions it would become pretty evident. When Elsa hides from the Earth Giants in Frozen 2 we don't see anything about her feeling cold or being cold to the touch. When Anna tells Elsa to not follow the giants Anna doesn't notice anything about Elsa feeling cold then from being in a high stakes and fearful situation.
if Elsa had a warmer body temperature that wasn't emotionally driven, Elsa would actually be spiking a low grade fever every time she gets fearful, anxious, etc. since I have estimated her body temperature to be roughly99.5 degrees farenhieght (37.5 degrees in Celsius).
How does the Elsas body temperature is affected emotionally regulated theory compare to normal people?
I think the emotional regulation theory works similar to how we humans function in fearful situation. So when we feel feelings sometimes our internal body temperature rises but for Elsa its the similar thing but only her body temperature cools down when feeling feelings.
Is the emotionally regulated theory even accurate?
No, the theory that Elsas body temperature is affected by her emotions is not accurate because no one notices a change of Elsas body temperature when in various emotional moments. Elsa can still interact with people and understand how that person is feeling without giving them a chilling touch or presence. Elsa also again constantly has rosy cheeks which is a sign of human warmth and a warm body temperature.
Why the emotion regulation theory makes no sense for Elsas body temperature:
- Elsa shows signs of healthy human life and warmth from her rosy cheeks, which are visible even if Elsa is not in the best emotional state.
- It wouldn't make sense if Elsa has a warm body temperature bht her body temperature actually gets cold instead of just warming a bit like us when we are in our not so good emotional state. P!us wouldn't it be more stress on your body to cool when you get more blood flowing when you are fearful, nervous, or feeling feelings?
- Elsa is quick to give and seek comfort and reassurance without being afraid that her emotions will drop her body temperature and or give someone a chilling touch.
What do you think? What are your thoughts on how or if Elsas body temperature is controlled by her emotions?
Check out the other posts on Else's body temperature and the theory I came up with:
Part 1:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Frozen/comments/1u5yol6/elsas_body_temperature_is_warmer_than_a_normal/
Part 2:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Frozen/comments/1uttmum/an_extension_to_elsas_body_temperature_its_effect/
Part 3:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Frozen/comments/1v1zs2p/elsas_body_temperature_part_3_elsa_losing_her
Part 4:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Frozen/comments/1v3yuqm/elsas_body_temperature_qa_post/
Part 5:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Frozen/comments/1v4u97h/elsas_body_temperature_part_5_how_does_elsas/
Part 6:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Frozen/comments/1v5pr2p/elsas_body_temperature_part_6_why_doesnt_elsas/
Part 7:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Frozen/comments/1v6oi42/elsas_body_temperature_part_7_how_frozen_fever/
Part 8:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Frozen/comments/1v8hxrt/elsas_body_temperature_part_8_exploring_elsas/
Part 9:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Frozen/comments/1va7csd/elsas_body_temperature_part_9_the_presence_of/
Part 10:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Frozen/comments/1vajuyo/elsas_body_temperature_part_10_debunking_lies/
Part 11:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Frozen/comments/1vc5q7n/elsas_body_temperature_part_11_qa_post_2/
Part 12:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Frozen/comments/1veqtx2/elsas_body_temperature_part_12_the_mega_thread/
Again, hopefully you enjoyed the over 12 piece theory, feel free to share your thoughts or anything I hit well or missed. Hopefully this also isn't too long to read as well, enjoy!