John Smith In The Animated Film 'Pocahontas'

In the animated film “Pocahontas” by Mike Gabriel, the character John Smith makes physical, cultural and emotional discoveries, driven by his wonder and passion for an unknown and exotic environment, which provides him with an enhanced understanding of the world and people around him. When Smith arrived at Virginia, the background music was alchemistic and eerie to emphasis his alienation and the physical discoveries that confront him. However, Smith had no expectation of discovery “I’ve seen hundreds of new worlds... What could possibly be different about this one?” Smith discovers the culture of “Native Americans”, but judges them from the perspectives of his own experience and culture. He thinks the names of Native Americans are

Smith is immediately convinced and he looks at her and smiles and slightly nods, indicating his understanding. Pocahontas teaches Smith to say hello and they emotionally bond, which is shown through the two-shot of them seated face-to-face and to emphasis this bond the music is sentimental and sweet.

Nevertheless, John Smith remains arrogant, determined that his culture is superior: “We will show you people how to make the most of the land. We will build roads and decent houses.” A mid-shot of Smith strutting to the accompaniment of unstable, soft, music, emphasizes his arrogance. Smith constantly assumes that his way is the righteous way “You don’t know any