Pocahontas
The story of Pocahontas is well known, at least as it has beenrecorded by the Europeans. Many Indian nations including actual ancestorsof the Powhatan tribe feel it is an inaccurate account of events. The WaltDisney Studios attempted to bring a story to the children of America. Theobjective was profit and entertainment so historical accuracy wasoverlooked. The 1995 Disney version of the story has dramatized the storyof Pocahontas and John Smith. The writers and directors took obviousliberties and altered the story for the audience. The film directed by MikeGabriel and Eric Goldberg seems to have held true in the overall Europeantheory of the story. Basically, the daughter of a chief of a NativeAmerican Indian tribe fell in love with an English explorer and soldier andthat romance affected the overall relationship and outcome of the meetingbetween the Native Indians and the English colonists of 16th century Walt Disney Studios used their creative animation techniques topresent a story that seems as realistic as any full length motion picture.As is expected from the Disney Studio, there were many symbols and hiddenmeanings throughout the film which appeared to have been added to
The romance between Pocahontas and John Smith was presented ashaving saved 16th century Virginia. Obviouslythe writers took those "liberties" in John Smith's character becausehistorically, John Smith was said to be an abrasive, overly ambitious, self-centered mercenary soldier - but that would not have made for a good movie. In an early scene, the ship the colonistsare crossing the ocean on is in the heart of a horrific storm. Everytime Pocahontas was in motion, her aura pulled the leaves along with herand that presence helped her persuade and influence. Atleast the creative animation made the characters come to life and made thestory realistic. The governor eventually goes as far as to accuse the "savages" aspurposely hiding the New World's gold from the whites. But Pocahontas knows that thewarrior is not right for her. Pocahontas is painted as a brave and free spirited child who is veryin touch with the land and nature. She is counseled by a wise willow treeto go with her feelings which lead to eventual fulfillment. The directors of the animated film, Mike Gabriel and EricGoldberg, did attempt to present the Native Indians in a positive light asopposed to the white colonists, but in the end good guys finish last. Walt Disney Studio used many symbols and hidden meaningsthat positively influenced viewers. The reality of her accomplishment is demonstrated when her companionraccoon follows suit and also dives off of the cliff but has neither theelegance nor the grace demonstrated by Pocahontas. John Smith is portrayedas a brave and heroic champion.
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