s1. Why are we watching a movie in class? Often movies can express complex historical themes in a way that is more accessible than traditional methods alone.
2. What themes are in Avatar that relate to Imperialism? In the movie Humans colonize the planet Pandora (sp) in a similar way that European empires colonized Africa and the Middle East in the late 1800's. 3. What other themes are expressed that relate to imperialism? The struggle for liberty Methods of control Fear and mis-understanding Arrogance Racism Paternalism Assimilation For example: When Britain colonized certain parts of Africa they used indirect rule and Paternalism to control the colonies they intended to rule. They also cultivated natural resources or cash-crops, to fuel their imperial ambitions. These ideas are also expressed in the movie as humans seek to extract natural resources, control the population, and destroy the culture of the colony.. |
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Why it startedEuropeans needed more natural resources and cash crops to fuel their industrialized cities. In the movie humans needed the natural resources on Pandora.
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