Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Analyzing "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish"

 

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish Director on Creating Contemporary Fairy Tale –  The Hollywood Reporter

 

Watch this secondary source analysis first.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUkRmhcbIoA


As a film scholar, delving into the cinematic world offers a wealth of opportunities for analysis and exploration. "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish" provides an excellent canvas for honing your critical thinking skills. In this blog post, we'll guide you through key aspects to focus on when watching the film, empowering you to uncover its deeper layers and nuances.

Narrative Structure and Subversions
Pay close attention to how the narrative unfolds. What is the main story arc, and how are subplots interwoven? Look for instances of trope subversion – moments where the film challenges established conventions. These deviations from the norm often hold valuable insights into the filmmakers' intentions and the themes they wish to convey.

Character Development and Motivations
Study the characters' journeys, particularly Puss in Boots. How do the characters evolve throughout the film? Analyze their motivations, conflicts, and internal growth. Keep an eye out for the subtleties in their actions, expressions, and interactions – these details provide clues to their personalities and arcs.

Themes and Symbolism
Identify the central themes explored in the film. Themes can range from self-discovery and friendship to the pursuit of power and the nature of destiny. Look for symbols or recurring motifs that contribute to the film's deeper meaning. Symbolism often adds layers of interpretation and can reveal hidden connections between characters and events.

Visual Aesthetics and Cinematography
As a student, analyzing the visual elements is crucial. Examine the film's animation style, color palette, and use of lighting. How do these choices contribute to the overall tone and mood of different scenes? Consider camera angles, framing, and composition – these elements can evoke specific emotions and enhance storytelling.

Cultural References and Context
Given that "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish" draws from fairy tales and cultural references, explore how these elements enrich the narrative. How do these references resonate with the audience? Consider the cultural context in which the film was made – both its intended audience and the broader societal influences.

Humor and Tone
Analyze the film's humor – its timing, delivery, and comedic elements. How does humor intersect with more serious moments? Understanding the balance of tones can reveal how the filmmakers manipulate emotions to guide the audience's reactions.

Music and Sound Design
Music and sound play a significant role in shaping the viewer's experience. Observe how the film's score complements different scenes. How does the choice of music enhance the atmosphere, build tension, or evoke emotions? Additionally, consider sound effects and their impact on immersion.

Critical Reception and Interpretations
After watching the film, explore critical reviews and analyses from various perspectives. How do different critics interpret the film's themes and subversions? Engaging with a range of viewpoints can broaden your own understanding and inspire fresh insights.

Discussion Questions:

  1. How does the film's subversion of traditional tropes contribute to its uniqueness and impact? Give specific examples of moments where the film defies expectations and discuss the effect this has on the narrative experience.
  2. Analyze the character arc of Puss in Boots throughout the film. How does his journey of self-discovery and redemption differentiate him from the archetypal hero? How do his interactions with other characters influence his growth?
  3. The film draws from various cultural references and fairy tale elements. How do these references contribute to the storytelling, and how might they resonate differently with audiences from diverse cultural backgrounds? Additionally, how do these references add layers of meaning to the themes explored in the film?
  4. Lastly, did you like this movie? Why / Why not? Please let me know if you have seen Shrek or the first Puss in Boots movie as well. Did you like the provided Video Analysis? 

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  1. 1. The film’s subversion of traditional tropes contributes to its uniqueness and impact by making it more engaging for the audience. The film defies expectations when Puss in Boots fights Death at the end. The audience expects him to make his wish of receiving another nine lives to get out of fighting Death because he had been running away from him the entire time but instead, he decides to actually stand up to death. It is a pivotal moment for his character development, especially when he wins against Death and accepts his mortality. This is something no one thought he would be able to do, even Puss himself, and that adds to the believability that he will never be able to change his ways because that is how he has always been, he has always been an arrogant legend, and that is how he should stay so when he does change it comes as a surprise to not only the characters themselves in the film but also the audience, increasing the level of engagement with the story.

    2. Puss in Boots's journey of self-discovery and redemption differentiates him from the archetypical hero because he is completely broken down and rebuilt into a new person. He does not become a hero since he is already one. His journey differs in that he is trying to outrun death and save himself over saving the world until the end when by saving himself and those he cares about from Jack Horner’s wish he ends up saving the world. He is thrust into a situation he does not want to be in but does it only because he knows he will benefit from it. It shows his growth as a character being very immature, arrogant, and ungrateful to becoming a bit more humble, mature, and altruistic. Most heroes are widely recognized for their heroism but when Kitty Softpaws and Death are brought in they tend to challenge Puss’s heroism which makes the audience see things a bit differently. His interactions with other characters influence his growth because he realizes that there are people who actually care for him. His friends make him realize there is more to life than simply keeping up appearances and attempting to fight against what cannot be changed because they are facts of life. As time progresses, Perrito and Puss in Boots get fairly close. Upon entering the Dark Forest Perrito says how he is happy with his one life and does not need a wish but is willing to hold the map so that his friends can take an “easier” path to the star. Puss looks at him as if he has lost his mind but as they go through the forest Puss learns to cherish the time he has with his close friends and at the end when he has the chance to make a wish he does not do it because he realized how selfish he had truly been and attempted to give it away to Kitty Softpaws since he knew she had wanted the wish.

    3. The various cultural references and fairy tale elements contribute to the storytelling because they are stories the audience has more than likely heard before no matter how old they are or what culture they belong to because it is the same story just with different takes on it to make things more engaging for the audience while also adding a sort of nostalgic feeling to it all. For example, the story of Goldilocks and the 3 Bears remained mostly the same with the exception of instead of fleeing the house due to the angry bears she stayed and they became a happy amateur crime family. These references add layers of meaning to the themes explored in the film by giving the audience a deeper understanding of the culture along with the characters themselves and the major takeaway of simply learning to be happy with what you have and accepting things you cannot change, as hard as that may be.

    4. I loved this movie. I loved the story, music, and visual elements of the film. I have seen Shrek and the first Puss in Boots movie. I thought the provided video analysis was pretty good.

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  2. 1. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish uses subversion tactics throughout the whole film to throw the viewer off but also make them much more engaged with the film. An example of this is the stark contrast between the opening scene of the film and the scene where Puss first meets Death. The opening scene (2:16-8:40) is better than most openings (especially as far as animated movies go). This scene though makes you feel like the whole movie is going to be comedic and over the top with just a bunch of silly villains. And while this is true, when he meets Death (13:07-16:26), your faith in Puss’s ability to defeat every villain goes out the door. You see that this movie is not going to be just comedy; there is going to be some element of thriller and scariness. There is a real threat to his life since he is on his last one, and this villain is a very threatening one. Also, typically animated films rated PG will avoid the topics of death by violence and won’t even show blood. However, right in the scene, it talks about death and shows blood. This truly makes the audience see the real threat of the wolf and that he is not just another silly villain that Puss is going to be able to defeat easily. Another example is the character of Jack Horner. Typically in both animated and live-action movies, the villain has a tragic or dreadful backstory and is the reason behind the way that they act. But in contrast, Jack had no such backstory. Sure, kids thought that he was less impressive than Pinocchio, but it’s not a terrible past with a lot of baggage. And he isn’t evil to prove a point or because of some hidden motive. Plus, typically the villain will show some sympathy to people once and a while. But Jack is just evil through and through; he has a very one-note over-the-top evilness to him that very much is in contrast to the traditional villain. The film being that way, especially with Death made parents scared for their kids, but it made everyone who was a little older love the film. It was a huge hit across all age demographics.
    2. Puss’ character arc and self-discovery are unique from an archetypal hero. This is because Puss has 9 lives and hasn’t cared about a single one until he meets Death. The movie opens with a song about him being a fearless hero because he truly is. Nothing had scared him up until that point. And when we see the reasons that he has died the first 7 times, they were all dumb like getting too drunk or baking with the oven on too high of a heat. This differs from the normal hero because they do not get that many chances at life; they typically only get one shot and treat it like it matters the whole story. But back to that song, he sings and states the same line, “Puss in Boots has never been touched by a blade”. This is in there not only to show how much he will brag about himself, but also to set up what happens almost exactly 10 minutes later (5:14 and 15:12). Puss is finally touched by a blade, and it is only then that we see the fear in his eyes for the first time. He was fearless and didn’t care even when told he only had one life left until he faced one of the things he used as a point of bragging. Then Puss goes into a mode where when he hears he can have the wishing star, he wants to wish for his 8 lives back. He spends a lot of the movie trying to find the star with his companions so that he can get his 8 lives again. This differs from the archetypal hero because they would have used the wish for something selfless and to save others. But Puss is so self-absorbed and only cares about himself that he wants to use the wish to benefit him selfishly. But slowly throughout the film, he is faced with his mortality again and again, whether it be from Death haunting him or people bringing up that he only has one life left. He doesn't want to accept that having one life left is the case, however, and only realizes that it's fine at the end of the film.

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    1. 2 Continued. Earlier in the film when he first meets Death, he has a moment where all his favorite memories from past lives flash before his eyes. This is one of the reasons in my opinion that he wants his other lives back; he wants to have time again to make new memories. But this is juxtaposed with a scene at the end where he again has his life flash before his eyes, but this time it is just one, this most recent one. He has finally grown enough to see that his life is worth living as it is. He accepts that while mortality may be sad, it is worth fighting for so that he can truly appreciate everything that his life will have to offer. His interactions with Death make him realize that he is going to have to fight for his final life (whether he gets the wish in the end or not), and Kitty SoftPaws and Perrito make him realize that this last one is truly worth fighting for.
      3. Puss in Boots has a lot of references to different cultures and fairytales. Puss in Boots comes from a fairytale, Death was supposed to be based on the big bad wolf from a lot of other fairy tales such as Little Red Riding Hood or 3 Little Pigs, Jack Horner was based on the Little Jack Horner fairy tale, and Goldi and the bears are based on Goldilocks and the 3 Bears. Also, the movie appeals to all sorts of different cultural backgrounds. Puss is based on an Italian fairy tale from the 1500s, but his tale has been adapted many times since then (an example is Gato con Botas which came out in 1961). It also appeals to all ages because fairy tales are typically considered timeless meaning that they are tales told to all ages. And even depending on where you live, you may be more or less inclined to know one of the fairy tales. For example, neither I nor quite a lot of my friends had heard of the Little Jack Horner fairy tale before, but it is very popular in England. Also, I didn’t know where the idea from Puss in Boots came from, but Dylan did because he grew up watching Spanish content so he had seen the 1960’s film Gato con Botas. So depending on where the audience is from, they will recognize some of the characters and not others. But that's what is beautiful about a movie that uses fairy tales as its characters. You don’t have to know every reference to understand the movie, but when you do understand a reference, you get excited because you understand where the character comes from. These references add layers to the themes explored in the film. Some of the themes explored in the film are morality and anxiety. The way that the characters are portrayed in the movie is different from how they are portrayed in their fairy tales. Goldilocks is a bad guy, the big bad wolf isn’t evil; he just wants Puss to appreciate his life, and Puss isn’t truly fearless throughout the whole film like he is supposed to be.
      4. I like this movie. There are so many little details that you could easily miss and only catch if you rewatch the film or watch an analysis. Some of my favorite details include that when the doctor goes through Puss's deaths, when it tells you what death number it was, there are 4 little drawings of Death in the corners of the screen. When he is fighting the giant at the beginning of the film, the bell that the giant swings rings 7 times indicating Puss’ 7 lives he has already lived. Then it rings an 8th time when it crushed Puss showing that this was his 8th life that he had just lost. And in the crowd when they cheer on Puss as he fights the giant, death is standing there watching him (7:08). The movie also has a great story that you can revisit over and over. Unlike some animated movies that are made just to entertain little kids, this movie can hold the attention of all ages; that's why it blew up online and had everyone talking about it for a short while.

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    2. 4 Continued. The characters are all great because they are all clear and serve a purpose for each other and for the plot. There are no larger characters that they put in there just for filler, and none are way too over the top in an annoying way. Death is my favorite Dreamworks villain and one of my favorite animated villains in general. The animation is really good and a clear improvement on the old version of Puss in the old IP. I have seen Shrek (1 and 2), but not the original Puss in Boots movie. I was familiar with Puss from Shrek 2, but I was not expecting them to make such a good movie for a character like Puss. This movie is definitely in my top 5 favorite movies. I really can’t think of a single dull moment. There was always a joke to be laughing about, a battle to be enjoyed, or times when it built tension about what was going to happen next. Also, yes, I liked the provided Video Analysis, but I was a little distracted by the Shrek border he had on the screen for copyright purposes. But the analysis was really good and helped me to think about the film some more and find new details that I hadn’t noticed before.

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  3. 1. Puss in Boots The Last Wish uses a subversion of tropes and expectations to make the film’s impact and uniqueness. For example, a popular trope nowadays, especially in animated projects, is the protagonist having a sidekick that follows them around and makes crowd-pleasing jokes. At the beginning of the film, Perito seems to just be another one of these tropes, but by the end of the film, blows this expectation away and establishes Perito as a greatly developed character. Perito not being a part of this trope makes the film unique, because it shows how funny characters can still be capable of great development and helping others develop. This development also creates uniqueness, as most other films animated or not wouldn’t go through as much as The Last Wish did to create a well-developed “funny sidekick” character (also Perito is actually funny, so bonus points). Perito also creates a big impact in the film, not only comedy-wise but also narrative-wise. Perito helps the other characters in the film develop into better versions of themselves. Perito helps Puss get over his panic attack, listens to him, and helps him try to solve his problems concerning Kitty and Death. Perito helps Kitty learn to trust others again. Without Perito, Puss and Kitty probably wouldn’t have developed in the ways they did, so Perito’s trope subversion of being a funny sidekick creates the narrative and overall impact of the film.
    2. Puss’s journey of self-discovery and redemption in The Last Wish set him apart from most other heroes in several ways. In most films nowadays, all studios and producers care about is making a film that will make them the most money, so many movies made by big studios have writing that feels undercooked and rushed. This problem has also led to the characters in many of these films feeling empty, emotionless, and unrightfully over-heroic. The norm for heroes nowadays has become either a buff, sweaty, cool, and logic-defying protagonist or a funny, snarky, quipping protagonist who takes nothing seriously. Sure, there have been films that use these norms in a great way like Ryan Reynolds’s Deadpool, Bruce Willis’s John McClane, and even Bruce Campbell’s Ash Williams from Army of Darkness and the finale of Evil Dead 2: Dead By Dawn. However, these norms have been overused in today’s film industry, dragging films that use these norms down with them. One of the many examples of the protagonist in a film produced by a major film studio having some of these characteristics is the Detective Comics film, Black Adam. Though it may not be the worst movie to come out in recent years that’s a part of this problem (*cough cough* Rambo Last Blood *cough cough*) Black Adam is a good example because it’s still a newish movie and was produced by Warner Brothers, a major film studio. In the film, the character of Black Adam doesn’t have a lot of character or personality. Black Adam in the film is essentially just a buff, cool, quipping anti-hero (anti-heroes have also become a sort of problem. But that’s a discussion for another day) who flies around and zaps whoever he feels like for the whole movie and doesn’t change for the better at all by the end of the movie. Yes, the film is enjoyable, but it still suffers from having a protagonist who suffers from the “hero” norms and writing that leaves a lot to be desired.

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    1. 2 continued: The reason movie studios do this is mainly because of money. When a family wants to go see a movie in theaters, they’re not going to see the original movie produced by a company they’ve never heard of or watched before, but instead, they are going to watch the movie that's associated in some way to something they’re familiar with, like Marvel, DC, Star Wars, or Disney. Why? Movie ticket prices have only risen over the years and for a family of three to go to the movie theater, it would cost at least fifty dollars after the concessions are added to the overall money spent. With this in mind, studios usually just push out an undercooked movie that easily pleases people with an underdeveloped “heroic” protagonist that’s in many cases tied to something a wide audience will be familiar with, whether that be a character, a cinematic universe, or even popular actors. With this said, I’d like to move on to how this all connects to Puss in Boots The Last Wish. At the beginning of The Last Wish, Puss is one of the archetypal heroes we see in every other movie nowadays. Puss is an arrogant, egotistical, heroic, and quipping character who seems to not be a highly developed, complex character. Puss perfectly reflects what every heroic protagonist has become nowadays at the beginning of the film (though Puss is generally more entertaining to watch than most of these other protagonists), but his journey of self-discovery and redemption differentiates him from the archetypal hero. Puss’s mortality is questioned not even twenty minutes into the movie, and he has literal encounters with death throughout the film. While most protagonists have encounters that could lead to their death, Puss not only has these encounters but has his heroism stripped away from him and Puss is at the lowest point in his life. Puss must learn to have help from others and truly care for others and not just himself. Puss takes measures to become a different cat throughout the film, including making amends for mistakes he made in the past and even giving up the last and only wish to make sure he appreciates his life and doesn’t become his arrogant, selfish self again. Puss sees all his mistakes and flaws and decides to become a better cat not only for himself but for the people he cares about and finally appreciates life and others, while the archetypal hero wouldn’t develop like this and would instead just quip and punch their way through the film. Though it would have been easy for Dreamworks to just make a funny movie about a funny cat, they decided to make a great movie with great character development and characters. Puss didn’t develop by himself, though. Through his interactions with Kitty and Perrito, he learned to grow. Puss learns to grow during his conversation with Kitty about their wedding, as he realizes his mistakes and wants to become better for the people he cares about. Through this and other interactions with Kitty and Perrito, Puss learns to grow and develop into the Puss we know by the end of the film.

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    2. 3. Puss in Boots The Last Wish’s cultural references and fairy tale elements contribute to the film’s storytelling and themes. The references to different fairy tales contribute to the film’s theme of how a person can change, as it shows fairy tale characters some know and others don’t in ways different from their normal adaptations. For example, Goldilocks and the three bears are portrayed as strangers who see each other once and never again. However, in The Last Wish, Goldilocks and the Three Bears are a crime family looking for more power and wealth. But, when the audience thinks they know these characters, the crime family finds a replica of their home, and the three bears want to stay and relax while Goldi just wants to obtain the last wish. The film gives these characters who seem to be majorly different than the ones in the fairy tale the home they have in the fairy tale, and they seem to be at their best in their own home. This knowledge flips the perspective of Goldilocks and the three bears, as the supposedly different characters might be closer to the fairy tales than expected, and shows the film’s theme of change and how people might be different than how we’d expect them to be and how people can change, as Goldi’s realization that she already has a family shows her change. Fairy tales are from all around the world and the references to these fairy tales can help different cultures feel closer to the film when they recognize a reference.
      4. I believe Puss in Boots The Last Wish is peak animation, especially when you compare it to other animated projects that are mediocre or feel lazy. I love Puss’s and Kitty’s character arcs and even Goldi’s arc and how the film makes their motives apparent without bluntly spoon-feeding the audience like a bunch of babies. The characters are each written with great care and effort. The story embraces fairy tales and fantastical settings and systems that build the world even more and helps establish the film as a Puss in Boots movie and not just an extension of Shrek for more money. Growing up, the Shrek movies were a major part of my childhood and I naturally loved the character of Puss in Boots, as his exaggerated swagger of a tabby cat just resonated with me. When I heard a second Puss in Boots film was in the making, I was pretty excited, as it would be the first time in a while one of my favorite characters as a youngling would be returning in a non-cash grab nostalgia trap type of way. Probably in the top ten animated movies for me personally along with others like The Simpsons movie, Shrek 2, and Into the Spider-Verse. I have seen pretty much everything in the SCU (Shrek Cinematic Universe) including the Puss in Boots TV show on Netflix and The Shreksorsist, a short from Scared Shrekless. I found the video included in the blog to be very informative and entertaining and I feel I learned something from it.

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  4. 1. Some of the biggest subversive moments happen in the setup… the big one is what sets us on this journey: that Puss died. Antonio Banderas brings a unique charm to a legendary character and to have him die, especially after he has defeated the bad guy is rather provocative. But this is what propels the story forward. Similarly, the Villains are rather atypical, to make the Big Bad Wolf literally the physical embodiment of death is rather serious and different than a vengeful fairy godmother and Humpty Dumpty, subverting the trope that kids' movies don’t have crazy villains. But, like the man in the video said this is subversive to traditional Disney tropes: it has a straightforward villain and not a twist villain adding a fresh life to the movie. Another thing is the bleeps, when the dog gets bleeped out it adds a lot to the character, all of the movie he has been super positive (and a little depressing), but to have him cuss out the bears layers his character. In the end that is what this movie brings a unique new life to this franchise built on subversion of tropes.
    2. Puss starts out as he always has, arrogant and self-serving. After his encounter with the giant he learns of his own mortality, and that he is down to his last life, this is further exacerbated by him literally being chased by death itself. This encounter leads him to be broken down and lose his dignity in a major way. But he learns of a wish that will get him his lives back. But, he learns something during the story, that it is better to value life with good people in it than have 9 lonely lives. This is not the typical hero in that rather than defeat the bad guy, he learns from his mistakes and that what he is doing isn’t right. He learns this from his love interest Kitty, who teaches him that he is a deeply selfish person (on the tree) who can’t be counted on (but he changes). Similarly, with the dog, we see him learn to be vulnerable and care for others, and that is just what he needs to grow (The panic attack in the woods). But most importantly death, who he gets the lesson that lives should be lived well from, seen in their interaction about how death has watched him. In the end, this film puts our hero through the wringer, but he emerges a better man (cat).

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    1. 3. The film has many cultural references that all contribute to the story. For instance the many comedic ones: Jimminy Cricket is one, he serves to play off of Jack learning that there are some irredeemable monsters out there in deeply comedic fashion. Another one is Jack’s trophy room in general which sees many different fairytale elements relatable to all audiences these all add to the ambiance and fun of the story. But the biggest and most impactful references come in the characters… We get two rather different orphan stories that are unique in their own ways: on the one hand, we have the ideal orphan story, one with a loving family, but unsatisfaction, while on the other hand, we get the worst possible orphan story, but with satisfaction. This serves to parrel never having enough (relatable to audiences). Along those lines, we get a person who always wanted more but never got enough despite having enough for anyone in a lesser position which could be a Disney commentary (analysis video plug) or it could be a commentary on how people in a great position often take it for granted, thus layering the story and making it relatable for the audience.
      4. I really enjoyed the analysis video and the movie. Interestingly enough this has a very interesting back story. Growing up, I never watched Shrek (I have now though, 1 and 2 I have heard mixed reviews for 3 and 4), but I did watch Puss in Boots, the spin-off, and that was a really fun character to me. And when this came out I was like, “Cool, new Puss in Boots… I’ll go see it for the memories.” This movie blew my socks off, the visuals, the themes, and the comedy were all top-notch, and to think that this is a Shrek spin-off, even more, the sequel to the forgotten Shrek spin-off, blows my mind. In the end the best Shrek and one of the best movies of ‘22. Side bare, the comedy, Jimminy Cricket is literally one of the funniest characters ever “You're an irredeemable monster!” and Mama Luna is quietly funny, “The health department is always watching… you think this is the first time I have been stuffed in a piano… Quick, everyone get to the safe room just like we practiced…”

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  5. 1. Action and romance movies are often reliant on the miscommunication trope. For a moment, this is evident when Puss and Kitty reveal their backstories while traveling along the river. Puss and Kitty were to get married but both didn’t show up and only barely admitted that to one another. Puss didn’t show up because it was the one moment he felt fear and Kitty didn’t show up because of how committed Puss was to being a legend that it held him back in other parts of his life. Rather than letting this conflict linger and create tension, the two discuss it and remain transparent to each other throughout the rest of the film. With this resolved, other plot points like the race to the last wish, Goldi’s realization the bears are her family, and Puss’s relationship with Death can be better explored.
    2. Puss in Boots has a strong introduction. Puss is painted as the “fearless hero” ready to save the day. But his pride can make him overestimate himself as we see how he wastes his 9 lives due to his cocky attitude. We see him fall short as a hero when he realizes this, setting him apart from the typical hero. Characters like Death and Perrito influence Puss’ character growth. Without the personification of death through a character, there would be no emphasis on his fear of losing his last life. The character Death puts this fear to the test, helping Puss realize this fear of his and how he has been taking his past lives for granted. In addition to Death, Perrito helps further Puss’ character arc. Perrito helps Puss understand that it’s okay to be scared. Perrio is there for Puss when he panics and starts hyperventilating. No words are exchanged but Perrito guides him through it and doesn’t shame him in the end, painting fear differently for Puss.
    3. Having characters inspired by universal fairy tales helps create a template for the storytelling. For example, when the audience sees Goldi, they can immediately transfer the details and message from her story to the events of Puss in Boots; her whole development is the realization that the bears that raised her are enough to be her family and that she doesn’t need anything more.
    4. I enjoyed the movie! For an animated film targeted toward children, complex themes were explored that even adults can enjoy it. Even if children don’t fully comprehend the themes or scenes, they are being exposed to the ideas that reflect crucial parts of life. I have seen Shrek but I haven’t watched the first Puss in Boots movie. I didn’t even know there was one until I searched it up mid-movie. When Puss and Kitty were talking about the wedding they never actually went through with I figured it was just character background until I decided to check for sure. I still enjoyed it without watching the first one. The story stands alone well. As for the provided video analysis, I’m actually subscribed to Schafrillas Productions and watch his videos on my own time. I haven’t watched this specific video though and I liked his insights! I agreed heavily with his perception of Death as a character.

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