From: The Civil Savage

From the words of John Smith in the Disney film Pocahontas, “savage is just a term for people who are uncivilized.” Therefore savage and civilized is another form of normal and other. To be civilized is to be polite and good mannered this is the normal behavior of those who conquered land and seas. These advancements of that time included roads with carriages and buildings as tall as trees. These continued improving the everyday lives of all. With the Industrial Revolution it helped with the growth and enhancements of our societies. Which includes the creation of technological advancements such as Iphones and MacBooks which we all would be lost without.

“We’re going to build them here well show people how to use this land properly how to make the most of it. We’ll build roads and decent houses and…” –John Smith

“Our houses are fine” –Pocahontas

“You’d think that because you don’t know any better… There’s so much we can teach you… we’ve improved the lives of savages all over the world.” –John Smith

Savage compares humans to animals. Primitive behavior that can only be descriptive of rabid dogs or demons. Noun 1 is almost an exact depiction of the first quote from John Smith, that a Savage is a member of people regarded as primitive and uncivilized. These savages are evil and dangerous but can also be educated if taught in the right manner. By intermarriage you will prove your innocence and therefore lead these primitive people into an era of enlightenment.

Once again we are faced with the normality of civil behavior and the savages of Pocahontas’ Village. In society today we have not yet learnt to paint with all the colors of the wind but we have learnt to consume with all the products of the land and isn’t human happiness all that matters.