On the surface this cartoon might seem like an empty entertaiment for young gullible children, but dig a little deeper and you get something much more artful,complex and beautiful.
Bear is used as a metaphor for a predator who uses Nora's childish innocence and kindness to his own advantage. Nora Fora is a helpless victim tricked by her abuser into complete obeyence. Ira is a friend who can't help her loved one out of fear of getting herself in trouble. Bugs represent observers who simply don't care enough to help. All the tortured animated animals represent journey through Nora's tortured soul. As Nora becomes more and more aware of her sad situation the methods of animal torture become worse and worse. Parents aren't helping Nora as they simply aren't aware of her situation, they simply view Bear as her wiser and older friend. As Nora becomes more and more helpless, the cartoon becomes more relatable and emotional.
Definitely show this piece of art to your children, as this kind of depth is rarely seen in children cartoons.
Bear is used as a metaphor for a predator who uses Nora's childish innocence and kindness to his own advantage. Nora Fora is a helpless victim tricked by her abuser into complete obeyence. Ira is a friend who can't help her loved one out of fear of getting herself in trouble. Bugs represent observers who simply don't care enough to help. All the tortured animated animals represent journey through Nora's tortured soul. As Nora becomes more and more aware of her sad situation the methods of animal torture become worse and worse. Parents aren't helping Nora as they simply aren't aware of her situation, they simply view Bear as her wiser and older friend. As Nora becomes more and more helpless, the cartoon becomes more relatable and emotional.
Definitely show this piece of art to your children, as this kind of depth is rarely seen in children cartoons.