Perspective

Although the movie Dances with Wolves has likely been altered to fit the public demand for a film, some of the morals ring true. The details are likely not exactly like they would have been in a real Native American culture, but the film still portrays them generally as the different tribes were known. The Pawnee were accurately shown as brutal and bloodthirsty, while the Sioux were open to learning more about Dunbar and his culture. This way of learning to communicate despite language barriers goes to show that if two people who cannot speak to each other can become friends, we should be able to accept and learn to appreciate other cultures and lifestyles than our own. The way that the film is still entertaining is important in the ability to put this message forth because it makes it more appealing to viewers.

Throughout the part of the movie we have watched so far, a great transformation has occurred in multiple characters. In the heart of Dunbar, a realization that the Sioux people are very civilized and capable of compassion happens. In the heart of the tribe members, such as Wind in His Hair, there is a change of view on whites. They used to see them as inferior and dirty, but as Dunbar interacts with them they realize that he is similar to them. He does things differently and has a much different culture, but the way he feels and can be compassionate is the same as the tribe.