Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
2-12-2025
Department 1
First Year Seminar
Department 2
East Asian Studies
Abstract
Grave of the Fireflies, directed by Isao Takahata, focuses on the impact of war on innocent civilians, specifically children, rather than on battles or acts of heroism. The film establishes a tone of powerlessness from the start. This poster examines the symbolism of fireflies in the movie and the destruction of innocence throughout the movie. The film reflects the childhood trauma of both the movie's writer and the director.
Copyright Note
This is the author’s work. This publication appears in Gettysburg College’s institutional repository by permission of the copyright owner for personal use, not for redistribution.
Recommended Citation
Luong, Khanh, "The Impact of War on Innocence" (2025). CAFE Symposium 2025. 18.
https://cupola.gettysburg.edu/cafe2025/18