Pocahontas (Disney Princess)

Short tale: Pocahontas (Disney Princess)

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One beautiful morning, Princess Pocahontas was playing with her friends, Miko the raccoon and Flit the hummingbird. Suddenly, she noticed a strange ship approaching the coast, very close to her village.

From a rock, Pocahontas could see many white men getting off the ship. They were loaded with shovels and picks. These men were looking for gold, and they seemed ready to destroy everything in their path in order to get it.

Powhatan, Pocahontas’ father, and the other warriors of the tribe already knew of the arrival of the white man. They were very worried because their lands were not being respected, and the settlers were behaving like real enemies.

But one day, Pocahontas met one of those white men. The young man’s name was John Smith. Their eyes met and, from the first moment, love was born between them.

Pocahontas and John were very happy when they were together. She wanted to show him everything she knew about the land that was so beautiful and different to John.

Grandmother Sauce, a magic tree of the Indians, also understood that the young man was not her enemy. She thought that, although they belonged to very different worlds, love could unite all races.

Naloma, Pocahontas’ best friend, saw John as just another white man and feared what might happen to the young princess. For this reason, she decided to warn Kocum, who confronted John Smith.

That terrible fight had serious consequences. Kocum died accidentally, and Pocahontas’ tribe condemned John to die at dawn.

Pocahontas was desperate. She loved John Smith, but she had to be true to her people and her father’s commands. Grandmother Sauce advised her to listen only to the voice of her heart.

She did so, and prevented John Smith from dying just as the colonists were on their way to the execution site to free their companion.

Chief Powhatan listened to his daughter and spared John’s life to avoid the fight. Governor Ratcliffe fired at Powhatan and John was wounded while trying to save his life.

To heal, John had to return to London with his companions, and had to be separated from Pocahontas. The two belonged to different worlds.

Thus, from the top of the cliff, Pocahontas watched as the ship that one day brought him to her took John Smith away from her land… and from her life.

FIN

Source: Disney

Reflection on the story: This story depicts the love story between Pocahontas, an Indian princess, and John Smith, a young white settler. Despite coming from different worlds, love blossoms between them and defies the barriers of culture and race. However, the realities of the times and conflicts between Indian tribes and white settlers jeopardize their relationship and, in the end, force them to say goodbye.
The story also highlights the importance of listening to our hearts and acting courageously in defense of our feelings, even if it means defying the expectations and values of our society. Grandmother Willow, as a symbol of nature’s wisdom, is an important guide for Pocahontas throughout the story.
In addition, the story shows the negative impact that human ambition and greed can have, represented in this case by settlers seeking gold and disrespecting the land and the rights of Indian tribes.

Frequently asked questions about the story Pocahontas

¿Did Pocahontas really exist?

Yes, Pocahontas was a real historical figure, born around 1596 in Virginia.

¿Is it true that Pocahontas fell in love with a white man named John Smith?

It is unclear whether Pocahontas had an affair with John Smith as depicted in the Disney movie. Some historians believe that the story was invented by Smith to increase his own importance.

¿What relationship did Pocahontas have with the English settlers in Virginia?

Pocahontas befriended the English settlers and helped mediate relations between them and her people, the Powhatan.

¿What role did Pocahontas play in Virginia history?

Pocahontas is known for her role in the founding of the Jamestown colony in Virginia, as well as her efforts to promote peace between the English and the Powhatan.

¿Did Pocahontas convert to Christianity?

Yes, Pocahontas was baptized and converted to Christianity while in England.

¿Why was Pocahontas taken to England?

Pocahontas was taken to England in 1616 to promote Virginia’s colonization efforts and to showcase herself as an exotic attraction.

¿What was the impact of the Pocahontas story on popular culture?

The story of Pocahontas has been the subject of several films and books, and her figure has become a cultural icon representing the relationship between indigenous peoples and white settlers.

¿Why Disney's movie changes the story of Pocahontas?

The 1995 Disney film is based on the story of Pocahontas, but changes many details to adapt it to the animated film format and to make it more appealing to children’s audiences. The love story between Pocahontas and John Smith is an invention of the film and animal characters were added to add comedic elements.

¿What legacy did Pocahontas leave in the history of the United States?

Pocahontas’ legacy includes her role as a mediator between the English colonists and her people, as well as her fight for peace and understanding between different cultures.

¿How has the story of Pocahontas been interpreted over time?

The story of Pocahontas has been the subject of very different interpretations over time, from the depiction of an indigenous heroine to that of a woman subjected to European colonization.

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