Themes and Concepts in Avatar

The movie Avatar by James Cameron explores environmental conservation ethics through the conflict between humans and the Navi on Pandora. The film contrasts anthropocentric and biocentric views, highlighting the moral status of all living entities. Theories on environmental ethics, such as the pitfalls of economic self-interest and the self-defeating nature of conquest, are illustrated through the human attempts to exploit Pandora's resources. Ultimately, the Navi and other species rebel, reclaiming their land and emphasizing the importance of respecting all life forms.

What is the valuable mineral that humans seek on Pandora in the movie Avatar?

• Kryptonite

• Adamantium

• Unobtanium

• Vibranium

Which character in Avatar represents the anthropocentric view?

• Dr. Grace Augustine

• Colonel Miles Quaritch

• Jake Sully

• Parker Selfridge

What does Dr. Grace Augustine establish to show her belief in the Na'vi's equality?

• A military base

• A school

• A research lab

• A mining operation

According to the economic self-interest theory, what is often ignored in the land community?

• Technological advancements

• Sacred rituals

• Elements lacking commercial value

• Commercial value

What is the significance of Home Tree to the Na'vi people?

• It is a source of unobtanium

• It is a sacred place for rituals

• It is a military base

• It is a trading post

What does the conqueror role theory suggest about the conqueror's understanding of community life?

• The conqueror fully understands it

• The conqueror partially understands it

• The conqueror is indifferent to it

• The conqueror knows neither what is valuable nor worthless

How do the Na'vi and other species respond to the humans' financial assessment of Pandora?

• They form an alliance with humans

• They leave Pandora

• They rebel and take back their land

• They negotiate peacefully

What is the ultimate outcome for the humans who attempt to conquer Pandora?

• They abandon their mission

• They form a peaceful coexistence

• They are defeated by the Na'vi

• They succeed and thrive

What is the primary theme explored in the movie Avatar?

• Environmental conservation ethics

• Technological advancement

• Cultural assimilation

• Space exploration

What does the movie Avatar suggest about the rights of ecosystems and species?

• They have the same rights as humans

• They have no rights

• They have fewer rights than humans

• They have more rights than humans