: The Sacred Forest: Childhood Innocence and Environmental Interconnectivity in My Neighbor Totoro
: Fold the paper in half diagonally to create a triangle, then unfold. Fold the two side corners toward the center crease (kite fold). 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. : The Sacred Forest: Childhood Innocence and Environmental
: Fold small sections of the top corners back up at an angle to form the ears. : Fold small sections of the top corners
: 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.
: 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.
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.