The New World

This film is a representation of the the clash between native American and British setllers that took place in the 17th Century. It tells the story of Pocahontas and the forbidden love she shared with explorer John Smith. As pointed out in an earlier post, limks can definitely be seen between this narrative and The Secret River. Links to the The Rugmaker could also be drawn out. The idea of encountering a foreign land or place, and trying to adapt to a new culture and way of life. This real life version of the story may appeal to some more than the cartoon. It presents settings and relationships in a realistic way that one could use to inform a piece of writing.