: The close quarters between Hiccup and Astrid as they huddle for warmth mirrors the heat the dragons eventually provide for the entire herd.
The of how different dragons (like the Monstrous Nightmare) contribute to Berk's survival DreamWorks Dragons Season 1 (Dub) Episode 3
Hiccup’s attempts to "desensitize" the animals through exposure therapy initially fail because they lack emotional weight. The breakthrough only occurs during "The Big Freeze," a catastrophic winter storm that levels the playing field. : The close quarters between Hiccup and Astrid