Have you ever seen Big Hero 6? It’s an action and cute animated film that instills children values concerning friendship, team work, and most importantly, courage. The Disney movie depicts the life of Hiro Hamada, a child robotics prodigy, and his balloon healthcare robot named Baymax. These two join their friends to make a superhero squad to battle an unknown evil. But beyond the action and adventure, Big Hero 6 also carries strong lessons on courage. Let us look at how this film encourages children to be courageous.
- Defeating Fears and Obstacles
Hiro, the hero, loses so much at the beginning of the movie. It is tragic to see his elder brother, Tadashi, pass away. Hiro finds it hard to overcome it. Guided by Baymax and friends, he comes to be in a position to cope with grief instead of trying to escape from it. It teaches children that it is not being strong by avoiding fear and sadness. It is being strong to confront adverse circumstances and have the strength to continue.
- Venturing Out of the Comfort Zone
At first in the movie, Hiro is a talented but easy-going lad who likes applying his ability to mini robot fights and not activities that are scripted. Throughout the movie, nevertheless, he’s out of his league and uses his brains to deal with real challenges and create a way ahead. This lets children feel courageous enough to experiment, have a go at anything new, and think they can do it despite things feeling a little strange or out of hand.
- The Power of Friendship and Teamwork
Bravery is not always about overcoming adversity alone. Hiro’s experience teaches that sometimes bravery is accomplished through teamwork. His friends Go Go, Wasabi, Honey Lemon, and Fred are each good at something different. Together, they make up the superhero team Big Hero 6. Children can be taught from the movie that if they help others and work as a team, issues are more easily defeated. Children learn from the movie that bravery is for standing up to others and helping them rather than being brave yourself.
- Standing Up for What’s Right
Hiro in Big Hero 6 initially wants to seek revenge on the villain but later learns that violence and anger are not the right ways. He learns to be brave and do what is right even if he is angry. The film encourages kids to stand up for justice, kindness, and honesty rather than anger.
- Innovation and Creativity in Problem-Solving
Hiro and his friends fight crime with their brains and imagination. They are not superheroes with superpowers, but they use science and technology to devise incredible gadgets. This shows kids that courage is not necessarily about being strong—it’s also about thinking differently and solving problems in new ways.
- Overcoming Failure
Failure is a large component of Hiro’s journey. He fails, he makes errors, and at times he wants to quit. But every time he fails, he learns something and starts over. This is a valuable lesson for children: failure is not failure. Courage is learning from errors, getting better, and never quitting.
- Finding Strength in Love and Kindness
Baymax, the friendly robot, embodies kindness, concern, and unyielding support. He never forgets Hiro’s well-being and safety and encourages him to take care of himself and others. This reminds children of the truth that bravery is not always about waging wars—it is also about loving, being friendly, and kind.
Big Hero 6 is more than just a fun flick with awesome robots and action sequences. It teaches children a wonderful lesson: there are numerous types of courage—overcoming fears, being adventurous, collaborating, speaking up for what is right, being resourceful, and showing kindness. Hiro’s journey helps us remember that anyone can become a hero, no matter how tiny or afraid he or she might be.
So the next time that you are scared to do something new or jump a hurdle, remember Hiro and his friends. As with them, you also have the heart to be bold and change the world!
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Mahmud Hasan Srabonto
Intern, Content Writing Department
YSSE