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In Avatar (2009), humans have discovered a valuable mineral called unobtanium on the moon Pandora, inhabited by a humanoid species called the Na'vi. To extract the mineral, humans create avatars, which are genetically engineered human-Na'vi hybrids controlled by humans. Jake Sully, a disabled former Marine, who was recruited to replace his deceased twin brother as an avatar operator. Jake quickly becomes close with the Na'vi people and their way of life, especially after falling in love with a Na'vi named Neytiri. When the humans' destructive actions threaten the Na'vi and their home, Jake must choose between his loyalty to his own species and his newfound loyalty to the Na'vi. Jake ends
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Writing an essay on greed, usually I would use sources including scholarly articles, books, and primary sources. Those sources provide more in-depth analysis of the topic and can help build a stronger argument versus using a movie. Avatar can still be used as a supplementary source to support my argument and illustrate my points about greed. The movie represents a vivid and memorable depiction of the dangers of unchecked human greed and its consequences, making it a useful resource for my …show more content…
The author stated that greed and selfishness often is a part of human nature, and these characteristics need attention in disciplines of psychology and counseling. Greed is the insatiable desire for more, often at the expense of others or the environment. Greed can lead to an insatiable desire for material possessions or power. Greed can cause problems in personal relationships, as well as lead to unethical behavior in some cases. Counseling can be a helpful resource for individuals struggling with selfishness or greed, as it can help them identify the underlying issues and develop healthier habits and perspectives. Through counseling, individuals can learn to recognize and manage their selfish or greedy tendencies, such as by practicing empathy and compassion, setting personal boundaries, and developing a sense of gratitude for what they already have. Overcoming selfishness and greed requires a willingness to acknowledge and take responsibility for one's actions and their impact on