Connect each key film with its plot, main character, and central theme.
Before the exercises
What to watch for
Now you'll match films with their plots, characters, and themes. Some pointers:
— “Nausicaä” — a toxic jungle, giant insects, a peacemaker princess; theme — ecology and rejecting war.
— “Totoro” — the country, two sisters, a kind forest spirit; theme — childhood and nature.
— “Mononoke” — the forest against Iron Town, animal gods, young Ashitaka and San, the wolf girl; theme — the conflict of people and nature, with no side simply right.
— “Spirited Away” — a bathhouse for spirits, young Chihiro, the sorceress Yubaba; theme — growing up and staying true to yourself.
— “Howl's Moving Castle” — a walking house, the wizard Howl, the bewitched Sophie; theme — love, age, and pacifism.
— “The Wind Rises” — aircraft designer Jiro, airplanes, and war; theme — dreams and responsibility.
Lesson notes
What to watch for
Now you'll match films with their plots, characters, and themes. Some pointers:
— “Nausicaä” — a toxic jungle, giant insects, a peacemaker princess; theme — ecology and rejecting war.
— “Totoro” — the country, two sisters, a kind forest spirit; theme — childhood and nature.
— “Mononoke” — the forest against Iron Town, animal gods, young Ashitaka and San, the wolf girl; theme — the conflict of people and nature, with no side simply right.
— “Spirited Away” — a bathhouse for spirits, young Chihiro, the sorceress Yubaba; theme — growing up and staying true to yourself.
— “Howl's Moving Castle” — a walking house, the wizard Howl, the bewitched Sophie; theme — love, age, and pacifism.
— “The Wind Rises” — aircraft designer Jiro, airplanes, and war; theme — dreams and responsibility.