Hiccup and Astrid Relationship Lecture Summary (How to Train Your Dragon Series)

Key Points:

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• Valentine's Day Cynicism: The speaker expresses hatred for Valentine's Day, interweaving personal experiences and societal observations.
• Birthday on Valentine's Day: Audrey, the speaker, specifically mentions being born on Valentine's Day, adding personal context to her perspective.

Main Focus: Hiccup and Astrid's Relationship

Introduction to Hiccup and Astrid:

• Opposites: Hiccup, a Viking outcast, different from Astrid, the perfect Viking warrior.
• Transformation: Initial romantic spark during the first movie, complicated development over the series.
• Key Film Moments: Throughout How to Train Your Dragon 1, Gift of the Night Fury, and TV series.
• Romantic Flight Scene: Significant in establishing Hiccup and Astrid's connection.

Analysis of Series Development:

• Writers and Defenders of Berk (TV series): Differences between movie kiss and subsequent TV shyness.
• Long-term foreshadowing and setup: In early series moments, subtle hints towards their future relationship.

Significant Relationship Moments:

• How to Train Your Dragon 2: Struggle and support during Hiccup's realization of leadership potential.
• Race to the Edge (Netflix series): Exploration of relationship, slow build-up, and increasing intimacy.
• Heather's Influence: Early rivalry caused by Heather, later transformed into support and fandom.
• Buffalord Soldier Episode: Hiccup's intense protective behavior towards Astrid.
• Mi Amore Wing: Explores jealousy, relationship maturity, and includes an iconic meme-worthy scene.