Introduction to Moana Animation Genre and more… Want to go on an adventure?
Animation Genre “Lou,” “Moana” Light plotlines Character development is strong Strong moral message (usually) Aimed for all ages Imaginative
Vocabulary Island – land completely surrounded by water Reef – underwater living organisms come together to form this Ocean – huge body of water Canoe – small boat Demigod – half man; half god Culture – how people live their lives Tradition – how things were done in the past Polynesia – island cultures such as Hawaii, Fiji, Tahiti, etc. Wayfinding – Polynesian way to sail Voyager – someone who travels
Symbolism in Moana? Objects in Moana: Colors in Moana: Music in Moana: Heart of Te Fiti The Ocean The Reef Te Fiti Earth Goddess versus Te Kā Volcano Demon Maui’s fishhook Conch shell Maui’s tattoos Colors in Moana: Black draining of islands Red fire of Te Kā Green grass of Te Fiti Music in Moana: “How Far I’ll Go” – main song Symbolism in Moana?