Metaphors about "life encounters" and "self-identity" - Mowgli In
real life, each of us is Mowgli. We will have a family like the "wolves" that will protect ourselves all the time, but one day we will have to leave and face this cruel world alone; we will encounter life like the black panther who taught us about this society the law of how to be a human being, but we will still fall into confusion; we will also meet confidants like Baloo, who find something unique to encourage us and make us feel free and happy; in addition, we will meet all kinds of bad people, some of them cruel Inhumane, some are good at disguising, and some will use power to control and squeeze our talents; people can be illiterate, but they must know people, and cherish every good person they meet in life, they are worthy of love; When you are hurt, be patient and remember the lesson, which will prevent you from being hurt like this again.
When we face the world and find ourselves out of tune with the world, we are confused, looking for answers, or obeying the teachings of the elders, following the rules, or being deceived by bad people, oppressed by power, and finally lost ourselves; however, there are always some people , they found that they were born different, which is a gift from God, and they fought against fate for this, even at the expense of the whole world, because they understood that no one can be your God except yourself.
Metaphors about "goodness" - cute bears, black panthers
The world is cruel, but at the same time it is beautiful, because there are always some people who will bring you warmth. Black Panther Basila rescued the young Mowgli and has always protected him during his growth. At the same time Basila also has a strong principle, even almost stubborn, just like some people in life, they have Principles have a bottom line, and sometimes they are unpopular because they are too rigid, but they are good people, and they are often the ones who will help you when you are in trouble. Free and easygoing, the cute bear Balu who is content with the status quo bears the cuteness and laughter of the film. He has his own thoughts, and even does some small bad things, in order to let Mowgli stay to help him pick honey (the bear's best Love), lied that he was going to hibernate and had to hoard enough food, and was later exposed by Black Panther. But don't forget, he was the one who rescued Mowgli from under the python's mouth; when the boy was taken away by the monkeys, he was the one who dragged his huge body over the mountains to find Mowgli (very touching); when the tiger wanted to kill After dropping Mowgli, he was the first to stand up and fight heroically. This is another kind of kindness, without so many rules and regulations, but in the face of big right and wrong, it will firmly stand on the side of justice. Buddha has thousands of appearances, and every kindness in life is worth cherishing.
Metaphors about "evil" - tiger, python, and gorilla king
as the number one villain in this film, tiger Shirley Khan is serious, he first killed the boy's father, worried about the boy's revenge, and deliberately wanted to kill He, the wolf king who protected Mowgli was also killed by him, which can be said to be heinous. Sheli Khan is the epitome of brutality, killing, an evil that has no regard for life. Kaa the python confuses Mowgli with his charming voice and eyes. If it wasn't for the brown bear, Mowgli would have become her dessert. The danger of Kaa lies in her ability to seduce, like a drug, a person who gets pleasure, falls, and ends up in hell. With countless wealth and supreme power, the gorilla king is still not satisfied, he wants to use Mowgli to get fire, so as to achieve the purpose of ruling the entire forest, full of ambition and insatiable greed, this is the root of his evil, like Hitler and Japanese right-wing politicians, fight. With the abacus to dominate the world, he committed heinous crimes. There are a thousand evils in the world, some we can avoid, but some we must fight.
Metaphors for "Nature" - Elephants
In the movie, the elephants are portrayed as the creators of the forest. When the elephants pass by, the animals next to them will bow their heads and knees to show their respect. Here, they also extinguished the fire that burned most of the forest at the end. representation of nature. So, in the face of nature, should we human beings maintain a heart of awe, or use intelligence to conquer it? Both movies and reality have answers.
A metaphor for "society" -
the wolf pack where Mowgli lives in the forest, there is a parliament, there is a wolf king, just like a kingdom. In this forest, the forest laws that both carnivores and herbivores have to follow are metaphors for the rules and laws of human society. This is a forest where the strong eat the weak. Carnivores hunt and kill herbivores, and the same is true of human society. The upper class exploits the people at the bottom, and the developed countries plunder the precious resources of the third world countries. The forms are different but the essence is the same.
A metaphor for "technology" -
the animals in the fire movie refer to fire as a "red flower" and describe it like this: it can bring warmth, but it can also destroy everything that comes close. Isn't this the technology that represents human beings? Fire is the patent of human beings, and so is technology. It makes human society progress rapidly, but it also brings environmental pollution, ecological damage, and resource depletion. The emergence of nuclear weapons has shrouded the world in the shadow of nuclear war. A blade that improves our lives and threatens our safety.
I haven't read the original book and I don't want to read it. From the point of view of the film itself, this is a good film, which not only brings a visual feast, but also inspires people and allows us to gain spiritual gains. The benevolent see benevolence, and the wise see wisdom. Maybe some people disagree with my interpretation. It doesn't matter. Everyone's thinking is different. So, what are your thoughts?
ps: This is the first time to post a long comment. Corrections are welcome.
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