How to Train Your Dragon 2 - Characters & Cast
Character Analysis
Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III
Jay Baruchel
Motivation
To find his identity outside of his father's shadow and to prove that peace with dragons is permanent.
Character Arc
Starts as an explorer fleeing responsibility; ends as a Chief who accepts his duty. He moves from believing words can solve everything to understanding that action is sometimes necessary to protect peace.
Stoick the Vast
Gerard Butler
Motivation
To protect his family and the village of Berk at any cost.
Character Arc
transitions from a demanding father to a proud parent who accepts his son. He finds brief, joyous completion in reuniting with Valka before sacrificing his life for his son.
Valka
Cate Blanchett
Motivation
To liberate and protect dragons from human cruelty.
Character Arc
Re-enters human society after living as a "wild" dragon vigilante. She validates Hiccup's dragon-loving nature but serves as a warning of what happens when you completely abandon human society.
Drago Bludvist
Djimon Hounsou
Motivation
To conquer the world and eliminate the "threat" of dragons by enslaving them.
Character Arc
A static villain who represents the antithesis of Hiccup. He believes only in the power of fear and dominance.