colonialism theme
The practice of advanced civilizations to create colonies in less advanced regions is discussed.
9 total · 1 choice · 5 major · 3 minor
| Story | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| bbf2x20 | choice | Centauri were to Narn as Europeans were to Africa etc. in the 17-19th oppression Centauri were clearly set on oppressing the Narn once again |
| bbf2x15 | major | Narn explained past Centauri colonialism at length and Londo defended it |
| ldr2019e1x08 | major | The viewer is shown a steampunk incarnation of British colonial rule in early 20th century Hong Kong. The villain of the story is a British governor, and a sexual pervert. |
| movie: Avatar (2009) | major | The RDA mining corporation was going about subjugating the Na'vi based on stereotypical European colonial period practices. In particular, the corporation officials were quick to resort to brute force to get what they wanted when offers of schools and roads failed to win over the Na'vi. |
| movie: Ben-Hur (1959) | major | Roman occupation of Judea, and the imposition of Roman law, was a central theme. |
| movie: Return to the Lost World (1992) | major | The tribe inhabiting a remote African plateau came into conflict with oil drilling, Belgian colonialists who were in possession of government charter granting them access to the land's resources. |
| movie: 20000 Leagues Under the Sea (1916) | minor | Nemo (a.k.a. Prince Daakar) describes British colonial rule made homeland of India a land of desolation. |
| nightgallery2x14c | minor | There were references to European colonialist practices. |
| novel: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas (1872) | minor | Nemo spoke of mid 19th century India as being an oppressed country. |