Depiction of Females in Miyazaki FilmsNausicaaSanSheetaChihiro/SenTo wrap things up…Depiction of Females in Depiction of Females in Miyazaki FilmsMiyazaki FilmsNausicaaFrom Nausicaa and the Valley of the WindSanFrom Princess MononokeSheetaFrom Laputa: Castle in the SkyChihiro/SenFrom Spirited AwayNausicaaNausicaaOne of the older girls in Miyazaki’s movies.-More curves in body-Taller-More confident-Strength also shown through heavier body (video clip)-Longer face also shows ageSanSanAlso one of the older girls-Much more active and animal-like (video clip)-Shows through slimmer bodySheetaSheetaThe youngest girl in the group.-Hairstyle conveys youth-Rounder faceSheetaSheeta-Head large compared to body-Growing up symbolized by loss of pigtailsBody and head almost same sizeShorter hair is more mature than pigtailsChihiroChihiro//SenSen-Facial features different than rest of the girls.-Not quite as attractive (goes along with theme of her not fitting in)-Also lanky and gangly to show her clumsiness and awkwardness (video clip)To wrap things up…To wrap things up…Why does Miyazaki focus on female leads?-Growing up for females much more subtle (Less obvious rites of passage than males)-Sheeta encounters the corruption of man and fulfills her responsibility in protecting Laputa from such corrupt men.-Nausicaa holds true to her peaceful ways and triumphs over hate, violence and war.-San realizes that hate is not the way to heal wounds, and helps the forest to its rebirth.-Chihiro/Sen learns to seize the day, to stand up for herself and realizes that life isn’t so boring after
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