Week Thirteen The Aquatic Uncle Questions

The Aquatic Uncle Questions

1.     Are there any Prominent Symbols in the story?

2.     If so what are they and how are they used?

The story seems to focus on evolution and change (land) vs. tradition (water).

Uncle N’ba N’ga as a character seems to be a symbol of conservatism and tradition, sticking to what he knows and staying in the waters he has always inhabited. He predicts the uncertain and ever changing dangers of the dry land, and in the end the leading lady choses him over our main character. I think evolution, climate change, and potential nuclear disaster will probably prove Great Uncle N’ba N’ga correct, as deep-sea species are likely to be around longer then anything on the surface.

1.     What connections did you make with the story you read?

2.     Discuss the elements of the work with which you were able to connect.

I think I was able to connect into the story through the universal ideas of tradition vs. change. It is also relatable through its relationship; there is a familiar family relative who is old and unwilling to see new things the way everyone else will. It reminds me of my grandfather with technology.

1.     What changes would you make to adapt this story into another medium?

2.     What medium would you use?

3.     What changes would you make?

I would adapt this to a short film or animation. I think the story could be set in a cyberpunk futuristic world where the conflict was enhancing brainpower and physical skills by adding technological chips into your offspring’s brain and maybe adding physical modifications vs. refusing to do so and staying within the natural-born human mental and physical state.