““I could never be friends with someone as ugly and cruel as you!” said Kai. As Gerda’s nana heard Gerda crying, she came out to see what was going on, and that is when Kai started insulting her, as well. “I don’t ever want to see you again!” said Kai, as he was ran away, towards his bedroom. Everything was ugly to Kai – even the roses he had loved so much, and even his friend he had enjoyed playing with. Gerda gave up on him, staying in her own room, playing with her grandmother, and reading. As winter came along again, Kai noticed that the only thing he loved were tiny white snowflakes.””