In the Defense of Crysta

Whitney: Crysta is a curious, like Ariel, but unlike Ariel she has a wise person to help her understand the world beyond Ferngully. She wants to know more about the world that surrounds them, to better understand hers--she is perfectly happy living where she lives. I would say that her interest in Zak is more curiosity than anything else. She doesn’t just want to know about the human world, but to share about her world too. But, like all the other princesses we talked about, Crysta is kind and wants to help others, which is how she ends up with Zak in the first place. And let’s be honest, Zak is kind of a doofus anyway.

Becky: Zak is totally a doofus, but he has his uses. Crysta is a very Ariel-like character, and I think she might be just a little more naive. Not necessarily a bad thing in anyway, but it needs to be said. She is full of hope and good natured, and doesn’t know how to access the potential within her. I think that rings true for a lot of us.

Whitney: So true. Magi has been teaching her, but it isn’t until she needs to that she actually can use her magic to her full potential. And speaking of Magi. Another great thing is that a woman is the leader and wise person of the fairies. Magi is the person who knows about the humans and their world, she’s the one they turn to, and she’s teaching Crysta to become that leader. Though unsure if she can do it, Crysta finds the courage to protect her people and their home from the humans and from Hexxus.