The film adheres strictly to early 20th-century folkloric traditions. There are no depictions of non-cisnormative identities or same-sex intimacy, focusing instead on heteronormative romantic goals.

The narrative operates within a traditional hierarchy where the protagonist drives the plot. Female characters, such as the princess, function primarily as prizes to be won rather than autonomous agents.

The cast is ethnically homogeneous, reflecting a localized, pre-industrial Scandinavian setting. The film lacks diverse ethnic identities, focusing instead on Norwegian national folklore.

This work preserves Western European folk traditions and reinforces traditional social structures. It celebrates national mythos through a binary morality of good humans versus monstrous trolls.

There is no central focus on neurodivergence or physical disability. Grotesque traits in trolls serve as markers of antagonism rather than nuanced depictions of lived experience.