Imperialism is the domination of one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another country or region. In the movie Anna and the King, we see many examples of imperialism in Southeast Asia. From the achieved freedom of a slave to the surprisingly difficult task of using cutlery, we see how the European culture has affected Siam. However, the most notable of these changes don’t occur during the time we spent with Anna, but after. Anna’s teaching and the revolution that occurred in Siam during the 19th century affected the siam region both positively and negatively.
In the spring of 1862, Anna Leonowens traveled to Siam to instruct the king's children and wives. Of these children was the king’s eldest son, Prince Chulalongkorn.
In the spring of 1862, Anna Leonowens traveled to Siam to instruct the king's children and wives. Of these children was the king’s eldest son, Prince Chulalongkorn.