Comparing Immortality In The Present And Pixar's Piper

Both clips discuss the idea of persistence. In both “The Present” and “Piper,” Pixar uses character personality traits and actions to reveal that with determination and resilience, people can overcome obstacles or barriers in their own way. In the clip “The Present” the boy’s characterization showcases the theme by the dog helping him realize he can do more than he thinks. In the clip the dog helps the stubborn boy realize he isn’t completely incapable. The boy is ungrateful for the “different” puppy, he doesn’t see that the dog is a lot like him, except the dog is strong willed and the puppy never gave up trying to do things. While the boy doesn’t even attempt to accomplish something. The boy is bothered and this highlights that the dog