CPW 4U – THE LORAX
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CPW 4U –
THE LORAX
As you watch this film, please make notes that pertain to the questions below.
When the film is done you will formally complete and submit your responses.
1.
Was it harmful when the Once-ler cut down the first tree? If so, who, or
what did it harm?
It was harmful when the Once-ler cut down the first tree because he upset nature
and unbalanced a stable ecosystem. Cutting down the first tree also brought down
the guardian of the forest, the Lorax.
2.
Why do the Lorax and the Once-ler disagree on this? Who do you agree
with?
The Once-ler believes that cutting down one tree won't make a difference in the
large scheme of things. On the other hand, the Lorax knew that cutting down one
tree will cause a ripple effect that will result in further destruction of the forest. I
believe that using the earth's resources in moderation is a blessing bestowed on
us. We are lucky enough to have such resources but cannot abuse them and
overuse them. For that reason, I think it's hard to pick one person I agree with as
both the Lorax and the Once-ler made a good point.
3.
The Lorax tells the Once-ler that his idea for Thneeds makes him sound
crazy with greed. What is greed? How can you tell if a person is greedy?
Greed is the selfish desire for something, usually in relation to wealth or power. It
is somewhat obvious to distinguish a greedy person from a non-greedy person.
Greedy people tend to be very selfish. They care only about themselves and don't
try to understand the impact that their actions have on those around them.
Greedy people are self centered and narcissistic. They are somewhat toxic as well.
4.
Explain some inherent problems that exist with the concept of bottling air.
The concept of bottling air is very problematic. It is the idea that people can profit
from providing others with the number one need for survival, breathing! It
suggests that those who can't afford air will quite literally die. Bottling air takes
advantage of the environmental crisis the village is in. The movie shows how the
corporation tries to prevent trees from going into the village in order to continue
selling their product.
5.
Discuss two connections between the film and what Pope Francis wrote
about in his encyclical
Laudato Si’.
The first connection between the film and the encyclical is the effects of
greenhouse gases. The encyclical describes how we are witnessing severe impacts
of global warming and are seeing the consequences. The Lorax demonstrates the
consequences. It shows a society where pollution and greenhouse gases took over
and destroyed all of the natural resources. Mother earth was “used and abused.”
The second connection between the film and the encyclical is that they both
depict how the general public is not noticing/realising the impacts of global
warming. In the Lorax, The people of Thneed-Ville do not notice what is
happening around them. They continue living their everyday lives ignoring the
impacts climate change has had on their society. Pope Francis mentions how
people turn a blind eye and do not realize the grave consequences of climate
change.
6.
Discuss connections between the film and
two (2)
previous concepts that
we have learned about in this course.
The film depicts an authoritarian government. O’ Hare tries to prevent Ted from
going out of the village and seeing the reality of the world. He wants to steal the
truffula seed and prevent him from planting it in the village. This shows a
dictatorship as he is trying to control the people of the town and manipulate them
into thinking that O’ Hare air is the way to go. The film also demonstrates the
concept of consumerism. The people are so blinded by the advertisements and
perceptions of what O’ Hare tried to convince them of. They bought into his
scheme and followed it blindly. They purchased bottled air and did not question
how or why.
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