Tuesday, June 1, 2010

The Tale of Avahontas

Disney's(James Cameron's) Pocahontas,1995(Avatar,2009) In 1607(2154), a ship carrying John Smith(Jake Sully) arrives in the lush new world of North America(Pandora). The settlers are mining for gold(Unobtanium) under the supervision of Governor Ratcliffe(Colonel Quaritch). John Smith(Jake Sully) begins to explore the new territory and encounters Pocahontas(Neytiri). Initially she is distrustful of him, but a message from Grandmother Willow(the tree of souls) helps her overcome her trepidation. The two begin spending time together, Pocahontas(Neytiri) helps John(Jake) understand that all life is valuable, and how all nature is a connected circle of life. Furthermore she teaches him how to hunt, grow crops(tame dragons), and of her culture. We find that her father is Chief Powhatan(Eytucan), and that she is set to be married to Kocoum(Tsu'tey), a great warrior, but a serious man, whom Pocahontas(Neytiri) does not desire. Over time, John(Jake) and Pocahontas(Neytiri) fall in love. Back at the settlement, the men, who believe the natives are savages, plan to attack the natives for gold(Unobtanium). Kocoum(Tsu'tey) tries to kill John(Jake) out of jealousy but he is later killed by the settlers. As the settlers prepare to attack, John(Jake) is blamed by the natives and is sentenced to death. Just before they kill him, the settlers arrive. Chief Powhatan(Eytucan) is nearly killed(killed), and John(Jake) sustains injuries from Governor Ratcliffe(Colonel Quaritch), who is then brought to justice(shot with arrows). Pocahontas(Neytiri) risks her life to save John(Jake). John and Pocahontas(Jake and Neytiri) finally have each other, and the two cultures resolves their differences. Now have a look at this.