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Questions
- Who are the “savages” in this clip?
- In what ways is this clip an accurate representation of Indigenous and colonial history?
- What elements of this clip do you think might be historically inaccurate, or an embellishment of the ‘truth’? (perhaps think about costuming, actions, characterization, etc)
- How and why is the story of Pocahontas modified by Disney to suit its intended audience? Check out this link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pocahontas#Capture (look specifically under “Capture”, “Possible First Marriage” and “Marriage to John Rolfe”)
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