"They"re not like you and me, which means they must be evil, we must sound the drums of war!"(Pocahontas) . This quote resembles how one can judge a person(s) solely by what is on the outside. The Europeans viewed the Native Americans physically when they first came to the New World. The clashing of civilizations is prominent in the movie "Pocahontas" and can also be seen in the play The Tempest, written by William Shakespeare. Both these works deal clearly with the disputes and portray the struggle efficiently.
In "Pocahontas" the clash of civilizations is foreshadowed in the very beginning when they show the purity of the land and the love of the land that the Native Americans have. While on the ship in the storm all that is talked about is how the Europeans are going to be rich and find an abundance of gold. The Indians lived a peaceful life and also one that was very simple. John Smith and the rest of the colonizers however, felt that the Natives did not use their land properly and that there is so much more that they can do with the land. The Europeans were only interested in the land and as said by Richard Haklutt the purpose of the voyage was to "plant the Christian religion, to traffic, to conquer- (Haklutt 129) . They were engrossed with the idea that the new land had many riches and was theirs for the taking. This is also said in the movie in the beginning when the sailors say "for glory, god, and gold" (Pocahontas) . The Europeans were not aware of what truly was at the new place. When they finally arrived and went on shore to dig and search for anything that would benefit them they were stunned. There was nothing there for them to take. The clash began instantly because of the clear difference in view. "You think you own whatever land you land on, the Earth is just a dead thing you can claim, but I know every rock and tree and creature, has a life, has a spirit, has a name"(Pocahontas) .
Pocahontas Pocahontas, who was she and what was her role in history? ... Pocahontas was of a powerful chief named Powhatan, who ruled more than 25 tribes. ... While being apprehended in Jamestown, Pocahontas met a distinguished Englishman named John Rolfe. ... In 1615 Pocahontas had her first child which she named Thomas. ... Not long before her return to Virginia, Pocahontas caught a case of the smallpox and died. ...
Research Paper: Pocahontas Pocahontas, an Indian Princess was able to establish a remarkable and significant relationship with the English settlers of Jamestown. ... Without Pocahontas" help, the Virginia Colony would not have survived. ... Finally, in March of 1617, Pocahontas boarded the George, but by now, Pocahontas was extremely ill. ... Pocahontas, too sick to go on, was carried ashore to a nearby inn. ... Shortly after, Pocahontas died. ...
The book I read was about Pocahontas by Grace Steele Woodward. This book covers many different subjects in Pocahontas's life. ... Pocahontas had two names given to her at birth. ... Pocahontas was mostly intrigue with Captain John Smith. ... Pocahontas. ...
The one Englishmen Pocahontas found most likeable was captain John Smith. ... Pocahontas became the first Native American in Virginia to convert to Christianity. ... The following year Pocahontas and John Rolfe had their first child, Thomas. ... John Rolfe and their son Thomas accompanied Pocahontas to England. ... After composing herself, Pocahontas talked about old times."6 After seven months in England John Rolfe and Pocahontas decided to go back to Virginia. ...
It was located on the internet under the title The Pocahontas Myth. ... Pocahontas was converted to Christianity and was baptized Rebecca. ... In 1615, Rolfe and Pocahontas had their first and only child. ... Pocahontas was instantly famous. ... Rolfe, himself died eight years after Pocahontas death. ...
The movie Pocahontas is exciting as well as educational. ... Powhatan actually was the leader of a tribe and Pocahontas was his daughter. ... He was indeed saved from execution by Pocahontas. ... Pocahontas did not actually look as tall and thin asin the movie. ... Also in the movie, John and Pocahontas seem to be the same age. ...
POCAHONTAS: Native American Stereotypes in a Disney Movie 1. ... When watching Disney's Pocahontas, one can immediately see that the producers have adapted the history of Pocahontas to the likes of the - American - audience. ... Research reveals that there are numerous works on the life of Pocahontas. ... By this time, Pocahontas was a celebrity in England and Smith, who was known to be a self-promoter, may well have added Pocahontas to his story to enhance his own prestige. ... Very little is known of the whereabouts of Pocahontas at this time. ...
The name "Pocahontas" was not her given name. ... When Pocahontas went to the fort she was told that he was dead. ... Argall had finally retuned to Jamestown with Pocahontas in 1613. ... Pocahontas was later baptized as Rebecca. ... That was Pocahontas's life. ...
That role was marrying Pocahontas, daughter of Pamunkeys Chief, Powhatan. Due to the marriage Rolfe tries to justify his marriage to Pocahontas, to Governor, Sir Thomas Dale. ... His marriage with Pocahontas did affect the colony. ... Rolfe's statements in the letter about Pocahontas are a little contradicting. ... In his letter he talks about Pocahontas with little respect and at the same time he is praising her. ...
