Mercy Mercy Me
The writer of Mercy Mercy Me
Who is Marvin Gaye?
The documentary is set for how long in this country’s kelp forest.
What is one year in South Africa
The “white granular powder” that fell like snow symbolized this man-made source of destruction.
What are pesticides?
This repeated phrase expresses Gaye’s discontent with the care of the planet
Mercy Mercy Me
The octopus in the film uses this to blend into her surroundings and protect herself during the shark attack
What are nearby shells and rocks suctioned onto her tentacles
The narrator insists “no witchcraft, no enemy action” caused the destruction, instead, this group was responsible.
Who are humans “the people themselves”?
Gaye states “_____ wasted on the oceans and upon our seas”
What is Oil?
Craig Foster says he needs to use this when solo diving. It is also how octopus survives and teaches him about this non-human way of experiencing the world
What is natural instincts and mindfulness
This eerie phenomenon replaced the dawn chorus of robins, wrens, and jays.
What is silence?
The focus of the song, with examples such as oil spills, poisoned fish, and animals dying
What is environmental destruction?
The film suggests that this path of connection and strength was allowed through
What is vulnerability and compassion
Carson wrote this story based on this chemical.
What is DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
The scientific study of the relationships between living organisms and their environment
What is Ecology?
The octopus hiding, playing, and adapting symbolize this broader idea about nature.
What is nature's resilience and adaptability
This is an example of a contemporary controversy relating to A Fable for Tomorrow.
Monsanto (Roundup and Roundup Ready seeds)