analysis of movie Whale Rider
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1. Was the whale rider story a myth, legend, or tale?
I think the whale rider story is a myth. In our anthropology book, the definition of myth is a sacred narrative explaining how the world came to be in present form. It is something that is widely believed to be true, but probably is not. The story from the movie accords with these factors, so I think it is a myth.
2. Why is the story important for the Maori people?
Since the whale rider story is a myth, its subject matter concerns the fundamentals of the Moaris existence: where they came from, why they are there and where are they going. It provides a rationale for religious beliefs and practices, so it influence many aspects of the Maoris lives...