: Fold small sections of the top corners back up at an angle to form the ears.
: The Sacred Forest: Childhood Innocence and Environmental Interconnectivity in My Neighbor 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. Tonari no Totoro
: Fold the side edges and the bottom corner behind the model to round out Totoro’s belly.
: Fold the paper in half diagonally to create a triangle, then unfold. Fold the two side corners toward the center crease (kite fold). : 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.
: Explain how only Satsuki and Mei can see Totoro, suggesting that childhood innocence is a prerequisite for connecting with nature's hidden spirits. : Fold the paper in half diagonally to
: 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.