1. Introduction to Moana Animation Genre and more…
Want to go on an adventure?

2. Animation Genre “Lou,” “Moana” Light plotlines
Character development is strong
Strong moral message (usually)
Aimed for all ages
Imaginative

3. 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

4. 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?