Message from nmacanish

[Anonymous]

I recently watched the video Princess Monoke. It was a story of a young boy who tries to stop a demon and is cursed in the process. He travels far across the land to find the source of his curse. He finds a small village of people who are polluting the land and are being warred upon by the spirits of the forest that appear as wolves.

I think this could be useful in the classroom to teach not only awareness of the environment, but it showcases some philosophical ideas about the natural world. It also shows some eastern philosophies of honor and sacrifice. The main characters in the story are quick to lay their lives down in order to fight for what they believe in. They give their lives to the forest.

This could also be used to teach qualities of character. There are some really vivid and rich characters in this film that would be perfect for some character analysis. Check it out!