What does Chihiro symbolize?

Spirited Away is a manifestation of fears and anxieties as seen through the lens of its young lead female character, Chihiro. How Chihiro chooses to react to the ever-changing circumstances around her, even the most horrifying ones, defines this film’s central moral.

What are the main themes of Spirited Away?

There are themes of identity, greed and isolation, and loss of past that are specific to the film Spirited Away in addition to the larger films’ themes.

What does Haku symbolize?

The name Haku means “master, lord, overseer”, which may refer to his lofty position as Yubaba’s respected apprentice as well as his power as ‘god’ of the river. Kohaku (琥珀) means “amber”, making his english title “Spirit of the Amber River”, similar to his original Japanese title.

What is the purpose of Spirited Away?

Although seemingly meandering in its plot, Spirited Away is driven by Chihiro’s one goal throughout the entirety of the film: to free her parents and get back home. In order to do this, however, she is told, she must get a job.

What is the moral of Spirited Away?

Chihiro managed to see the good side of the stink spirit. While everyone was convinced that No-Face was pure evil, Chihiro became his friend and spoke to him. She even cleaned his river. But one of the most important lessons that the movie imparts is to never be driven by greed.

What did Chihiro learn in Spirited Away?

As an arrogant child, Chihiro learns that kindness is the only way to survive. While most of the bathhouse workers were rude toward her and Yubaba always dismissed her, Chihiro held onto her kindness and helped others.

What happens to Haku and Chihiro?

Haku dies after Chihiro exits the spirit world. Someone says that the moment when Chihiro’s hairband which Zeniba gave her shines, it’s the tears of Haku when he dies.

Why was Chihiro not allowed to look back?

So the very short answer to the question we embarked on in the very beginning, Chihiro doesn’t look back because she learned her lessons. ​And we know she’s learned her lessons, because we get two shots of the hair band that she got. The first time, she almost turns back but doesn’t.

How did Chihiro know who her parents were?

Chihiro was able to break the spell on Haku by recognizing that he was the river spirit and calling out his name. By the same token, she was able to recognize that her parents were not among the pigs assembled.