Dances with Wolves

In the movie, “Dances with Wolves”, there are several ways that language was a barrier and a bridge. There were cultural differences and occupational roles that posed as barriers in communication. Empathy and basic body language helped build a bridge for John and the Sioux to communicate.
Throughout his life, John Dunbar was told that Indians were savages and “nothing more than beggars and thieves” (Dances With Wolves, Costner, 1990) The Sioux Indian’s also stereotyped white people believing they were all “without values and souls” (Dances With Wolves, Costner, 1990) They also felt that white men were selfish and took what was not theirs and abused it. Due to their beliefs and cultural differences, the first few interactions between John and the Sioux were filled with fear and hostility. They both felt they were targets. However, when John found Stands with a Fist injured and took her back to the village, a major bridge in communication......

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Title: Dances With Wolves
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