The late chief of New Berk. Though not physically present, his legacy drives the plot. His old books inadvertently cause his grandchildren to fear dragons, and his history with Toothless is reenacted during the pageant to teach the youth about peace.
Gobber uses Stoick’s image to preserve his legacy for New Berk’s youth.
Gobber casts himself as Stoick and performs Stoick’s role during the pageant.
Stoick’s recorded legacy first creates fear and later becomes part of its correction.
Zephyr develops a fear of dragons after finding Stoick’s old books, while the pageant later reframes Stoick’s history.
Stoick’s books influence Nuffink’s initial understanding of dragons.
Nuffink develops a fear of dragons after discovering Stoick’s old books.
Hiccup helps transmit the older generation’s history to his children.
Hiccup helps stage a performance that retells the history of Vikings and dragons and includes Stoick’s legacy.
Astrid helps reinterpret Stoick’s era for the children.
Astrid supports a pageant designed to explain the history of Vikings and dragons, including the older generation’s legacy.
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