Banana Movie Analysis

Through the production of various films, an audience is given a glimpse or a rendition of what the world might be like during a specific time and place in history. It is through this we are able to gain insight and form opinions about the past and then make the corrective action about the future. Throughout this entirety of this class, we are shown that throughout different time periods there were ways in which gender, race, and class shaped and molded the foundations of our society. Ultimately these films helped us conclude that gender, race, and class are the foundations in which social interactions are built on and provide people with parameters on how to live and interact with one another. Embedded in different parts of society in the past

I have chose to write my final discussion on the newest Disney movie Moanna. Moanna was the classic example of someone going through the Heros Journey. Although she already is held higher than most though because she is the daughter of the chief, so ultimately the next leader. She always longing for more. Her grandmother is the one that pushes her to go follow her heart, When the tribe is in trouble Moanna goes to the call of the journey to find Maui who is a shapeshifter. Maui was all about himself and did not care to help Monna help her tribe. Monna ends up helping Maui when he needs it the most, he teaches her how to sail and continue their journey. They are defeated though by a monster. Maui goes on about his way and Moanna is lost. Defeated

Moana contains many themes connected to the idea that nature is an escape from corrupt society. For example, Moana faces many problems on her island, such as the fear she will not make her father proud as the next chief, and the physical problems with the island not producing enough food to sustain its citizens. Therefore, Moana will often escape to the beach to be with her grandmother, who taught her to “dance” with the waves (Moana 2016). Moana uses the ocean as an escape from her problems in her home, and her society which does not accept her love for the ocean. Such a belief that nature can be an escape from problems is very transcendentalist. Next, Moana has to travel across the ocean to achieve her goal of restoring the heart of Te Fiti and saving her island. The ocean actually

Successful aging is a complicated and multifaceted concept that varies contextually among individuals, disciplines, and even time. Gerontologists have traditionally considered a person to have aged successfully upon having reached old age with their physical health, mental well-being and spirit still intact. Ultimately, successful aging is a matter of personal perspective, largely influenced by an individual 's values and experiences. Even those within America 's elderly population hold conflicting perspectives on what it means to have aged successfully. A qualitative study published by Reichstadt and Sengupta titled Older Adults ' Perspectives on Successful Aging, concluded that “older adults viewed successful aging as a balance between self-acceptance and self-contentedness on one hand and engagement with life and self-growth in later life on the other” (Reichstadt, "Older Adults ' Perspectives on Successful Aging: Qualitative Interviews", pp. 567-575.)

Moana is unsure of her future as the island leader, which is why she feels that she must risk her life to prove to herself that she is good enough. Her father’s insistence on her staying on the island combined with her dream to explore the waters, pulls her in different directions during the phase, The Ordinary World. To demonstrate her desire to explore she says, “See that line where the sky meets the sea, it calls me.” She is challenged by the feeling of unworthiness to become her people’s savior, and she struggles to recognize her self worth. To further lower her self-esteem, she fails at sailing the first time she sets off into the ocean and gets injured while trying to save Hei Hei and her own life during the phase, Refusal of the Call. The death of Tala, Moana´s grandmother, was a heartbreaking moment in Moana´s life. Before her death, Tala becomes Moana’s mentor when she encourages Moana to save her people and promises that she will always be by her granddaughter’s side. Tala fulfills the role of the mentor during the Meeting of the Mentor stage. She gives her the Heart of Tafiti and sends Moana on her way towards the stone’s destined resting place. This has been the encouragement Moana needed to begin her journey beyond the reef. This psychological warfare ultimately leads her to set off into the ocean without even knowing how to sail. She is entering an

the way we are can be challenging and aging, even so much more. Taking care of the physical

Moana is a unique film that is released by Walt Disney in 2016. A typical Disney film consists of a beautiful princess who wants to find a true love in her life; however, Moana, the main character of the film, broke all the stereotypes and expectations of a Disney princess since Moana’s conflict does not arise from a love interest, but from a desire to save her island. The story of the movie is that there is a girl who lives on the island, but her island is dying because Maui stole the heart of Te Fiti. Therefore, her purpose is to across the ocean to find Maui and make him return the heart of Te Fiti in order to restore life on the Motunui Island, but the chief of the island “ her father “ wishes for their people to stay within the confines of the island’s reef because he thinks beyond the reef is dangerous, but Moana went against her father’s

The movie “Nuts” was not only relatable but also had many of the various topics that we had learned about in this class. I relate with Claudia on various personal levels. This movie was so parallel to my past life events that I had to tell my therapist about it because it helped me understand why I am the way I am.

Most aging adults do not receive the necessary preventive services to help promote health and wellness during this stage of life. These preventive services include vaccinations and screenings. These important services help detect many diseases, delay their onset, or identify them early in their most treatable stages to ensure healthier, longer, and more productive lives for older adults (Prevention, 2011). Better people take care of themselves the longer they will live. People who balance: the right diet, making better choices and not acting sedentary has a better chance in living longer lives.

The girls can both get what they want, they just have to get a little help from somebody nearby. Moanas grandmother knows of a place where boats have been stashed away from long ago when their ancestors traveled by sea, Moana finds it and takes a boat out into the water. Two electric eels, approach Ariel after her Father destroys all of her humanlike possessions, telling her about Ursula, the sea witch. Ursula casts a spell on Ariel taking away her tail and her voice, she has three days to fall in love and get a kiss from Prince Eric or else she will be brought back to the sea and turned into Ursula's pet. Determined as the girls are, they both have a lot to overcome before they get what they

There are many benefits to living a healthy lifestyle, and there are many aspects that lead into it. Three important aspects that are most beneficial to a healthy life include sleep, diet and nutrition, and exercise. To live a healthy life starts at a young age. Living a healthy lifestyle when young is beneficial for adult life.

This is especially true when her island home becomes sick. Moana’s father however, and the rest of the villagers have this stay at home where it is safe mentality. This is illustrated in the first musical number of the film. Moana, who is about to become the first female chief in her island history chooses to disobey that old school stay at home mentality in her community and instead challenges herself to be an adventurous, innovative leader. Moana has female independence, growing identity awareness, and a lack of a male hero/prince.

As individuals age changes occur physiologically that are part of normal aging. These changes occur in all organ systems and can impact an individual’s quality of life. The changes related to aging can be attributed to an individual’s genetic make up, lifestyle, physical activity, and dietary lifestyle. Being able to differentiate between normal changes in aging against disease process is important because it can help clinicians develop a plan of care (Boltz, Capezuti, Fulmer, & Zwicker, 2012). Creating an accurate plan of care for older adults will greatly impact their quality of life.

In the Disney movie, “Moana,” the main character demonstrates her personal strength as a woman capable of determining her own future. “Moana” breaks the typical Disney mold of a princess being associated with a prince as the main character. Moana realizes she has the sole power within herself to take the lead role to save her village by returning the Heart of Te Fiti. The Heart of Te Fiti is what gives the world and most importantly her people’s island life. When the Heart of Te Fiti was stolen by demi-god Maui the world fell to darkness and the island began to deteriorate. The pop culture aspect of female empowerment is exemplified in the scene where Moana is visited by her deceased grandmother, Gramma Tala, after a moment of self-doubt about being able to return the Heart of Te Fiti in order to save her people and island. In the scene Gramma Tala is deceased but visits Moana in the form of a vision. Moana envisions her people sailing the sea and her father upon one of the ships. Moana was struggling with finding her inner self and utilizes her visit from Gramma Tala, to acknowledge her self-power. In the movie Moana, the “I am Moana” scene exemplifies the current cultural theme of female empowerment being actualized when the main character, Moana realizes her own inner strength after understanding her cultural heritage, receiving inspiration from her grandmother, and embracing her role in building her future.

The purpose of our health fair event is to educate and encourage older adults to remain active in their daily lives. Physical health is beneficial throughout one’s entire lifespan. Incorporating regular exercise into your daily routine will prevent chronic disease, improves their overall mood, and lowers their chances of injury (Aldwin & Gilmer, 2013, Chapter 5). As we go through the aging process, our bodies require us to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Moderate exercise is favorable for people of all ages. Elderly people living with chronic illnesses can also participate in moderate physical activity. Medical conditions, such as dementia, heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure can all be improved by including regular exercise into an individual’s routine (Chronic Illnesses, PowerPoint).