: Briefly introduce Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli. State your thesis: The film uses the perspective of children to bridge the gap between the modern human world and the spiritual natural world.
: The Sacred Forest: Childhood Innocence and Environmental Interconnectivity in My Neighbor Totoro Tonari no Totoro
: Discuss how Totoro serves as a comforting presence for the sisters as they deal with their mother's illness and the anxiety of moving to a new home. : Briefly introduce Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli
: Fold the top pointed corner down to create the top of the head. : Fold the top pointed corner down to
: Analyze the role of the giant Camphor tree and the "Mori no Nushi" (Forest Master). Discuss how the film portrays nature as something to be respected rather than conquered.
If you want to create a physical Totoro out of paper, follow these simplified steps for a classic origami version. : Use a square piece of gray or blue paper.
: Fold small sections of the top corners back up at an angle to form the ears.