Fantasy is a beloved and popular genre from books to movies. Lots of cartoons consist of fantasy characteristics. In 1997 famous cartoonist, Hayao Miyazaki, released a historical fantasy anime film titled Princess Mononoke. It was released in Japan on July 12, 1997 and then on October 29, 1999 in the United States. Princess Mononoke is a movie about a prince who gets involved in the struggle between the forest gods, a mining colony, and the wolf princess, San. Ashitaka, the prince, was cursed and needs to find a cure during this time. The theme of sacrifice is used a lot to bring the characters together to illustrate something darker. An analysis of sacrifice through dialogue in this movie provides the audience with an understanding of the world’s obsession with being the best.
For example, in the last few minutes of the movie Prince Ashitaka and San share an interesting conversation about life. San says, “Even if all the trees grow back, it won't be his forest anymore. The Forest Spirit is dead.” Ashitaka responds with, “Never. He is life itself. He isn't dead, San. He is here with us now, telling us, it's time for both of us to live.” This is important to note because San and Ashitaka risked their lives to save the …show more content…
San and Ashitaka even discuss how the world has accepted its fate. The world may be in a disarray, but the natural world wants everyone to live. Even if the world is clouded with hate as Ashitaka mentions when being questioned by Lady Eboshi, Lady Eboshi’s only goal was to disrupt balance between the tribe and the natural world for her own personal gain. She even says that by killing the Forest Spirit. This goes to show you how Miyazaki’s goal was to emphasize the sacrifice people make to achieve power. He makes this clear through dialogue for people to have a better understanding of how corrupt power can
For example, in the last few minutes of the movie Prince Ashitaka and San share an interesting conversation about life. San says, “Even if all the trees grow back, it won't be his forest anymore. The Forest Spirit is dead.” Ashitaka responds with, “Never. He is life itself. He isn't dead, San. He is here with us now, telling us, it's time for both of us to live.” This is important to note because San and Ashitaka risked their lives to save the …show more content…
San and Ashitaka even discuss how the world has accepted its fate. The world may be in a disarray, but the natural world wants everyone to live. Even if the world is clouded with hate as Ashitaka mentions when being questioned by Lady Eboshi, Lady Eboshi’s only goal was to disrupt balance between the tribe and the natural world for her own personal gain. She even says that by killing the Forest Spirit. This goes to show you how Miyazaki’s goal was to emphasize the sacrifice people make to achieve power. He makes this clear through dialogue for people to have a better understanding of how corrupt power can