Difference between revisions of "329--Week 2 Questions/Comments"
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After finishing John Smith’s extensive journals, it becomes clear that this period of time could never be adequately covered in a film the length of Pocahontas. Smith speaks of so many different events that occur, all of which are directly related to the development of the colonies, but only a small fraction of which can be fit into a short, animated film. -Ashley Scutari | After finishing John Smith’s extensive journals, it becomes clear that this period of time could never be adequately covered in a film the length of Pocahontas. Smith speaks of so many different events that occur, all of which are directly related to the development of the colonies, but only a small fraction of which can be fit into a short, animated film. -Ashley Scutari | ||
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| + | I think it is safe to say that Disney's intention was not to make a film accurately depicting the events of the colonization of Jamestown. In fact, I would go as far as to say that Disney did a good job in taking two important historical figures, using the backdrop of their time period, and developing a love story out of it. If someone told me that Disney had every intention to attempt to tell the true story of Pocahontas and John Smith, then yes I would denounce every flaw that was made. However, we all know that not all movies can be used as a primary source (especially this one), so Disney's Pocahontas will just have to suffice as a form of entertainment. - David Flores | ||
