Moana



My slides are linked to the picture of Moana and here, just in case.



It was interesting to watch Moana after our discussion, reading the chapter from Christensen and reviewing the slide deck.  That is one of my favorite newer Disney movies, so to put on this lens was interesting. I found that when watching the interactions with Moana, Maui and her father  I noticed more aggressiveness than I had in the past. Both men used force to get what they wanted from Moana. They yelled and put their hands on her in one way or anther to Make her listen.  And she wanted to please her father so badly, and fix Maui. I think watching the Beauty and The Beast clip shined a light on that one for me. 






Using this framework helped me to focus in on certain aspects specifically. It guided about what to look for without telling me what to find. Otherwise I may not have been sure what I was looking for and/ or overwhelmed by the possibilities. 




TE KA gives off some serious "women scorned" vibes.... I never stopped and thought of it this way but she is angry and taking it out on everyone because something important was taken from her. Once it is given back to her she is kind, loving and forgiving... She would not have given Maui his hook back if he did not get her heart back first... so is she really kind and loving or more like an eye for an eye type of character...



I appreciate how Christensen talks about letting her students look and find stereotypes without her and letting them carry the discussion. Talking it out and building off of one anther is so important, maybe someone noticed something that you didn't and can articulate it to help you understand. I can also appreciate the project her students completed, by reviewing a cartoon, giving it a grade and giving parents some advice to assist them with choosing shows or discussing what is being taught subconsciously.   


    








Comments

  1. Roberto VargasJuly 5, 2021 at 10:06 PM

    Crystal, I agree with you about the role of men played in this movie is very patriarchal, egotistical, and aggressive. I enjoyed watching them not being the heroes at all, especially Maui. He was more of a child than anything.

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  2. AnonymousJuly 6, 2021 at 6:10 AM

    Yes, it was really overwhelming to see this film in the lens Christensen and Prof Bogad's slides lend. I was hyperaware of so many small details that I did not read into prior.

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  3. Hope WrightJuly 14, 2021 at 3:48 PM

    Crystal, the point you made about TE KA symbolizing a "woman scorned" was so powerful, and felt so true. She was not peaceful until she found her heart--is that not a testament to the narrative we weave about how women are ruled by emotions? As well, though Moana is portrayed as a strong woman in her own right, the movie is still patriarchal in its scope, with the male characters being aggressive and always coming to her aid. I too would not have noticed these elements without the guidance of our course content, but it was really interesting to read them in the context of this film.

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