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Avatar Rough Draft
Avatar Rough Draft
Mr. Thompson
English 1301-31
November 7, 2016
Imperialism in Avatar
Imperialism is a theme that is portrayed often throughout the movie
Avatar. Imperialism is the policy, practice, or advocacy of extending the
power and dominion of a nation, especially by direct territorial. The entire
movie represents imperialism. In the first twenty minutes of the movie, you
can see a money hungry company threatening the lives and spirituality of
the Navi for Unobtanium. When I think of imperialism, I think of one country
taking another countrys resources by military force, which is exactly what
we see in Avatar. The company shows imperialistic qualities by arriving on
their planet with a strong military force, by threatening war because of their
desire for the Navis resources, and by not only attacking the people but a
sacred tree that allows them to stay connected to their ancestors.
When the humans arrive on the planet, they spend millions on research
and making weapons to ensure that if the Navi dont move, they will be able
to take the resources by force. Colonel ask Jake Sully to find out what these
blue monkeys want. We try to give them medicine and education. Roads! But
no, they like mud. I wouldnt care except their damn is sitting right over the