Most people believe that animated movies can’t show as much communication as a normal one can. Just because it isn’t acted by people doesn't mean that there isn’t communication there. In the animated movie Rango by Gore Verbinski, it still shows many forms of communications, including impression management, perception, culture and much more. Communication is everywhere whether it be unconscious or in things such as books, and animated movies.
I, You, and We language is a way to accept/deny responsibility and to show general concern. The use of this language can vary depending on how you use it. When Jake comes to town, he heard of the rumors Rango has been spreading and he heavily uses “we” and “you” language to prove a point. Specifically, he talks about the town and how they believe in Rango and Jake says, “So why don’t you show your friends here what you’re made of? Show them who you really are. … You didn't do any of them things you said,
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Impression management is being able to change how you act, display yourself, and how others can see you. Starting off Rango is shown in his tank being a leader by directing his inanimate friends on how the movie should go. And after he got thrown out of the tank he had to adapt to this completely different culture. He quickly switches to a tough guy attitude and tries to fit in. He successfully does this by switching how he displays himself. In Interplay: The Process of Interpersonal Communication by Adler, Ronald B. et al, he says “communicators can manage their front in three ways: manner, appearance, and setting.” Rango changes his appearance when he first walks into the saloon, he gets what can be assumed to be a cactus spine, puts it in his mouth and takes someone's hat. This makes him look tougher as he starts to exaggerate and sometimes straight up lie about who he is and what he has done. This starts makes the townspeople perceive him in diverse