alternate points of view theme
We are shown how something in particular may appear quite different from the respective perspectives of two different people.
Notes
This theme is typically used when the story switches between two character's perspectives. Other "point of view" themes often feature an unusual perspective which is implicitly compared with the viewers assumed normal perspective.
25 total · 3 choice · 14 major · 8 minor
| Story | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| ds96x17 | choice | Kira was shown that the Cardassian occupation was not as black and white as she had thought when seen from her mother's point of view |
| tng3x14 | choice | Riker and the defendants |
| tz1959e2x15 | choice | We were shown that what we may think is a belligerent giant alien, may in fact think of us as terrifying minuscule space invaders. |
| blackmirror7x05 | major | Philip placed the blame squarely on Carol for things not having worked out between them. However, the digital clone of Carol's daughter confronted Philip about his own actions (e.g., drinking, cheating, and undermining her cello playing in their band) that contributed to the break up. |
| ds91x20 | major | Benjamin made a big fuss about how one can see things from different perspectives, claiming wormhole aliens were legitimately prophets to the Bajorans |
| ds93x20 | major | Garak kept pointing out differences between the Federation and Cardassia way of seeing things |
| movie: Fantastic Planet (1973) | major | We saw what it was like for humans to be treated as pets by the Draggs, in much the same as how dogs and cats are treated as pets by humans. |
| movie: Full Metal Jacket (1987) | major | second half showcased to contrasting and opposing world views of various characters, including to an extent the enemy's through speculation |
| movie: Lost in Translation (2003) | major | we saw how things natural to the Japanese may seem odd to foreigners |
| movie: Rashomon (1950) | major | we heard comtrasting and contradictory testimonies from participants in the drama |