The Bear Of Love Totem Short Story Analysis

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From time to time, the persons involved in the community of Kenai had gatherings for meetings and special occasions. As such, that assembly served as the tribe’s tradition since then with certain values being highlighted. Correspondingly, camaraderie and companionship were the two principal values that were clearly manifested by the people in the cold mountainous place. The two aforementioned characteristics were significant for it builds unity among the group in a way that each individual has to do it willingly with respect to their ancestors.

Among the group, three brothers shined that paved way for the central story to develop. Sitka is the eldest among the three followed by Denahi and Kenai. In one gathering of the tribe, the old lady gave the brothers a totem, which symbolizes their fate wherein The Bear of Love totem was given to Kenai. In line with those, there were three lessons that the viewer had reflected on from the movie that mainly focused on love.

Chiefly, love for family. It was emphasized in the film on how the three brothers take care and understand each other. The former characteristic can be mostly attributed to Sitka for he always gives advice on daily living to his younger brothers and took the responsibility to protect them at all cost. Also, he exemplified discipline every time he goes with Denahi and Kenai and …show more content…

It was for the reason that owl symbolizes the truth. As the line goes, “If people do not speak words that reflect the truth of their actions and motives, owl medicine (as referred to by aboriginal cultures) will guide you with vision and inner knowing to reveal the truth. The owl puts an end to doubt and offers vision and clarity of the truth of events, people or circumstances in your life.” It will surely be a good impression among my community once I acquired such. Also, it is advantageous for there is a high chance of having no trouble among the

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