Ecological Sensibility Versus Anthropocentrism: An Analysis Of Film Ratatouille

Abstract

This paper analyzes the animated film Ratatouille as a social document to inspire humans to improve ecological sensibilities. The film illustrates the human -animal relationship through distinctions and similarities between them and establishes the co-existence of both the species. Humans and animals share feelings and contribute strength to maintain the balance of nature. The movie uses anthropomorphism to shift from anthropocentric viewpoints. It ascribes anthropomorphic attributes to Remy, the hero, who saves the human, Linguini from the hands of a villain. The collaborative effort of the inter species turns out to be a successful enterprise. Cooking and food communicate and the kitchen, the platform for sharing the similarities and distinctions between Remy, the rat and the Linguini the human. It questions the human attitude and cultural expressions towards other creatures.