In the film “Grizzly Man”, I found something that I’ve never seen before. Timothy Treadwell, an amateur bear expert spent his life protecting these grizzly bears from poachers, hunters and most of all, the societies. Every summer, he moves to Alaskan wildlife refuge on Kodiak Island and stayed there for about two months. For him, grizzly bears are more than animals, they are families. Timothy wishes that one day, the grizzlies can accept him as one of their own. The love from Timothy is no less than the love that’s project from a mother to her newborn. For many peoples, this documentary is about a man trying to be a bear. Yet, for me, I think Timothy was always a bear. He is above the level of obsess. He deserved to be called grizzly bear for what he had done for those bears. Even though the majority of the society refuses to give him the esteem he deserved, he still did a very good job at showing the world the truth side of grizzlies.
I think Timothy is very similar to Steve Irwin. I know they have a totally different lifestyle and I’m totally aware of that, but for some reason, I see a similarity between the two. They both have extreme ways to educate the society without losing their attention. Timothy always goes to elementary and teaches little kids about grizzly bears. This is similar to Steve when he educates the whole world from footages on his own adventures into the wild. They both risk their life for the same reason, the better future of those animals.
I think Timothy has an amazing personality. He is so emotional, and candid in the same time. He openly shared his feeling to the society which surprised me. In the society today, it is very unusual to find such candidness. This is another reason why I respect Timothy.
For me, Timothy’s death is definitely a new beginning. With the expand of his company, the grizzly peoples, I’m very hopeful about the futures of these bears. There might be poachers still and I believe Timothy’s death means nothing to them, but I know that one day, the society will have a sudden awakens and realize the sacrifice Timothy Treadwell had done. Timothy’s death will definitely help change the future of the grizzlies.
5 comments:
Hey Aussie!
Good post, just a couple things I'd like to ask. You mentioned that Treadwell was very open, I think I would disagree; the only reason he was open was because he did not think that anybody would be watching any of this. I am not sure as to whether or not he was open when he was enveloped in the confides of societal civilities, but I have my doubts. Just wanted to ask whether or not you thought he was an open person, or if he was only open because he thought nobody was watching.
P.S. I think he also looks like Steve Irwin, that might be another reason why he reminds you of Irwin.
Aled
OK, I think you mean poachers instead of preachers. I don't think preachers (people to give sermons in churches) would be out in the wild hurting the bears.
Great connection with Steve Irwin. Steve also did some crazy things with animals and yet nobody thought he was crazy. He died in a similar manner and yet he was praised around the world. Interesting how life works.
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thanks for that Mr. Loken
I changed it
Yes i agree about the fact that he treats those animals as families. But why would you call him a bear??
because he wanted to be with them? have you ever thought of why they mean so much to him? what had really happened in his life that lead him into this? Who is Steve ???? maybe you can give more description on who Steve is?
I think his dead is very glory. It just what you said on your post,
He treats animals as a families.
and He is really brave to live with those wild bears.
I like your post that you make a compare with Timothy and Steve Irwin. Before i read your post, i didn't know who is steve. But, you make me to search who is that guy. Good post !
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