Themes Explored in Avatar: Ideas to expand further in your Essay
? What does it mean to be human? ? The nature and essence of freedom ? Complex moral decision-making and ethical choices: Where is the line between right and wrong? When is an action always wrong? ? Do the ends justify the means? ? The stewardship of resources and reverence for creation ? The unity of life ? The use of force for material gain, profit-taking and greed ? Imperialism, greed, ecological disregard and corporate irresponsibility.
Answer each question in at least 2-3 sentences.
1. What role does technology play in the film? How does the technology between the humans and Na’vi compare?
2. How does being an avatar give Jake a unique perspective on Pandora and the Na’vi civilization? What is an avatar?
3. How would you describe the natural environment on Pandora? The culture/society of the Na’vi?
4. Why are the humans on Pandora? What seems to be the human attitude towards the Na’vi and their culture?
5. Why does Jake decide to side with the Na’vi?
6. Describe the final battle. What tactics are used? What role does technology play in the battle?
7. What role do these characters play in the film? What might they symbolize?
Neytiri (Zoe Saldana)
Colonel Miles Quaritch (Stephen Lang)
Dr. Grace Augustine (Sigourney Weaver)
Trudy Chacon (Michelle Rodriguez)
Parker Selfridge (Giovanni Ribisi)
8. The Na’vi people greet one another with the designation, “I see you.” What is the significance of that greeting?
9. What did you think was the effective sequence in the film? Describe why you think so?
10. Where in the film do you see critiques evident of the current state of the world whether through the characters, dialogue, and scenes?
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