{"id":28742,"date":"2020-07-16T12:31:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-16T09:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/the-secret-world-of-arrietty-10-years-later\/"},"modified":"2020-07-16T12:31:00","modified_gmt":"2020-07-16T09:31:00","slug":"the-secret-world-of-arrietty-10-years-later","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-secret-world-of-arrietty-10-years-later\/","title":{"rendered":"#The Secret World of Arrietty: 10 years later"},"content":{"rendered":"

“#The Secret World of Arrietty: 10 years later<\/strong>”<\/p>\n

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The Secret World of Arrietty<\/span><\/span><\/i> is inspired by Mary Norton\u2019s 1952 book, <\/span>The Borrowers. <\/span><\/i>I first came across the book when I received it as a birthday gift from a tutor and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was then a pleasant surprise to me when I found that Studio Ghibli animated a movie inspired by the book because the latter was an important part of my childhood. Rewatching the movie for its tenth anniversary \u2014 the film was originally released on 12 July 2010 in Japan \u2014 brings back a lot more nostalgia than it should have, considering this movie is one of the newer installments in Studio Ghibli\u2019s movie catalog.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Both the book and the movie depict the events of a young boy named Sho befriending the titular protagonist Arrietty Clock, who is part of a species of tiny humans called the \u201cBorrowers.\u201d They \u201cborrow\u201d things \u2014 or keep things indefinitely \u2014 from humans for their daily living. It could be anything, whether they\u2019re daily essentials like sugar and screw nails for tools or odder commodities such as tissue and dollhouse furniture. However, \u201cborrowing\u201d is a deadly endeavor, as shown in the movie via the warnings given by Arrietty\u2019s father, Pod. One wrong step and they could end up being eaten by animals such as rats or be caught by humans and killed. To me, they are basically a bunch of tiny humans who are trying to live in peace without having conflicts with the \u201cBig People.\u201d That\u2019s right, the \u201cBig People\u201d are us: tall, scary-looking humans.<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019m much older than when I first watched the movie, so as a result, I\u2019m exploring the movie a second time and sharing how I feel in retrospect. During the watch, there definitely were interesting parallels that my sibling \u2014 who was watching with me \u2014 and I noticed. For example, when Sho was calmly reading in his bedroom near the end, the book he was reading clearly showed the title \u201c\u79d8\u5bc6\u306e\u82b1\u56ed,\u201d which translates to \u201cThe Secret Garden.\u201d <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The \u79d8\u5bc6\u306e\u82b1\u56ed can be seen if one looks carefully<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For anyone who has read <\/span>The Secret Garden<\/span><\/i> by Frances Hodgson Burnett, you will find the interaction between the male and female protagonists are very similar to the protagonists in <\/span>Arrietty<\/span><\/i>. Both <\/span>Arrietty<\/span><\/i> and <\/span>The Secret Garden<\/span><\/i> feature a young, adventurous female protagonist who is very much willing to step out of her comfort zone, while the young male protagonist is sickly and quite pessimistic about their health. At the end of both stories, the young male protagonist finds meaning in living and enjoying his life to the fullest instead of simply waiting for death, thanks to the young female protagonist who drags him along on her adventures.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Arrietty\u2019s courageous and adaptable side<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This particular theme<\/a> is congruent with how Studio Ghibli presents its female characters as well. These protagonists are never passive characters; instead, they are courageous and proactively take charge of their lives, and they often make important decisions like in <\/span>Nausica\u00e4: Valley of the Wind<\/span><\/i>. In <\/span>Arrietty<\/span><\/i>, our adventurous 14-year old decides to rescue her mother on her own accord, using her wits and friendship with Sho to successfully reunite with her mother. Her courage to interact with people who could potentially end her life was something admirable \u2014 her mother for one would have quaked at the idea. Even how Arrietty bravely approaches Sho despite being afraid of him at first is a mark of her courage.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

While rewatching <\/span>Arietty<\/span><\/i>, I realized how obvious the housekeeper was in conflict with the Borrowers, but for what reason, this conflict was never explained in the movie. In my view, the housekeeper represents those who are willing to destroy the Borrowers without trying to understand their way of living, which, as a result, forces the Borrowers to move. It could easily be compared to how different groups of people interact with each other in real life, especially in different religious or ethnic groups. While these groups are often in conflict with each other for various reasons, each is willing to destroy the other without coming to some form of understanding. This might result in others moving away, just like the Borrowers did, so that they could be safe. As a person who strongly desires peace, it pains me to see different groups continuing to be at conflict, either because of a lack of communication that has led to distrust or because it is for their own benefit.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Aside from its characters and symbolism, <\/span>Arrietty<\/span><\/i> stood out to me for its music and art. As a younger child, I had thought everything was amazing because the film was \u201cpretty\u201d or \u201csounded nice.\u201d While that thought has never changed, I can now appreciate the music and art better. The movie has many tracks that deserve a listen because they almost always accurately portray the movie\u2019s emotion and feeling. This is especially true for <\/span>Arrietty\u2019s Song<\/span><\/i> by Cecile Corbel<\/span>. While the instrumental gives a sense of freedom to explore the world beyond, the version being sung not only reinforces this feeling of freedom but also gives off a strong sense of otherworldliness. Indeed, Arrietty herself is from another world of sorts, since everything she uses is tiny in size, despite being of human origins.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Arrietty<\/span><\/i>\u2019s art also caught my eye because of how detailed everything was. This was best exemplified in the scene where Arrietty\u2019s house and the dollhouse that is passed down in Sho\u2019s family is shown.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Arriety\u2019s colorful bedroom<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The dollhouse\u2019s intricately designed kitchen<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The photos show the intricate details of Arrietty\u2019s room, the knick-knacks around her home, and the dollhouse\u2019s kitchen design. Compared to the luxury dollhouse, the kitchen set Arriety\u2019s family uses is much more plain in design. Small details like these give us potential insight into the characters\u2019 backgrounds. For example, the fact Sho\u2019s ancestors could afford such a luxurious dollhouse meant that they were likely educated and wealthy for their time. Arriety\u2019s colorful bedroom showcases her youth and her energetic, curious personality. I personally love how they added these tiny details into the movie. To sum it up, I just love the visuals for Arriety.<\/span><\/p>\n

Arrietty<\/span><\/i> is still relevant even 10 years later. It has aged well, just as most Studio Ghibli movies<\/a> have. The art and music are simply timeless. <\/span>Arrietty <\/span><\/i>represents the memories of doing or witnessing something extraordinary while you\u2019re young, creating special and unforgettable moments that we hold close to our hearts even as we eventually step into adulthood. I have the <\/span>Arrietty<\/span><\/i> movie and the book to thank, because they have given me precious memories that I will remember fondly for the remainder of my life, and that I will hold dear to my heart.<\/span><\/span>\n <\/div>\n

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