AVATAR
A JOURNEY DEEPER into AVATAR
Gretchen c Fluegel
Keiser University
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AVATAR
A JOURNEY DEEPER into AVATAR
Jake Sully, a paralyzed former marine, is contacted about the untimely death of his twin
brother, a scientist working on a project to obtain diplomacy on the alien planet of Pandora. A
lush world where the Omaticaya tribe also called Na’vi dwell, appearing primitive although they
are highly evolved. Due to the planets hostile environment, human/Na’vi hybrids are used to
allow free movement on Pandora. These hybrids are called avatars, created to facilitate
communication among the Na’vi. Using the avatar to regain mobility, Jake develops a
connection with the Na’vi, soon finding himself in love with Neytiri the daughter of Olo’eyktan
the clan leader. Torn between his duty and his growing love for Neytiri he discovers himself
engaged in a battle for the survival of her world. While discussing cultural adaption encountered
during Jakes adventure on Pandora, we will look at communication concepts of subculture,
culture shock, language as a barrier, religion and identity. Giving the ability to understand and
learn how to overcome controversy in cultural adaption. Considering a subculture is a complex
society that is made up of a large number of groups in which people identify from a derived
distinctive set of values and rules for behavior (Jandt2016). Jake catches a glimpse of subculture
while being taught interactions of the Na’vi, he becomes versed in ways of generations,
encompasses the culture and its values, commits to memory their behaviors and gestures.
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- Spring '16
- Jim Broulliete
- English
