I think the most important scene in the film was in the beginning, when Kenai was responsible for hanging up the fish in the tree so no animal or vulture could reach it, but he failed as it fell from the tree releasing the fish onto the ground. Kenai being in a rush to his own ceremony, purposely left the fish not thinking leading the fish getting later on taken by a bear. This scene I thought led most of the story. With the anger and frustration given from his second older brother, Denahi, Kenai was left to go fix the problem by tracking down the bear responsible and getting back the fish, but mostly wanting to please his brothers for whom he had always angered, after hearing Denahi's words, "He's the one messing things up all the time, typical Kenai". This scene was important because later on in the film it is brought up again when Denahi blames Kenai for Sitka's death when his mistake led the bear to killing his own brother, quoting, "I don't blame the bear Kenai". The sibling rivalry connects to a film called 'A League of Their Own', when Dottie argues with her younger sister, Kit, blaming her for her own mistakes instead of Kit herself blaming it on her older sister, Dottie. Quoting, "Well, if you have any trouble, you know who to blame."
Another important scene in the film is the fight between Denahi and Kenai. After feeling lost and angered of their older brothers death, Kenai seeks revenge. Wanting to kill the 'monster' responsible for the death of his brother, wanting to prove his strength for the brother who he loved. However Denahi believes otherwise, "Killing that bear won't make you a man.", assuring his younger brother that killing is not the right option. yet Kenai still stands strong with his opinion, stating he'll go with or without him, "A MAN wouldn't just sit here and do nothing". I felt this was an important scene as it also gets repeated again by Denahi after feeling guilty for his younger brother's 'death', blaming himself for not supporting and protecting his brother when he should've. This connects with the extended text 'The Outsider' as Darrel, the oldest brother of three felt guilty for not supporting his younger brothers needs and decisions but wanting nothing but the best and safest for them. Quoting, "Listen, with your brains and grades, you could get a scholarship, and we could put you through college, ain't that right, Soda? But you're livin' in a vacuum, Pony, and you're gonna have to cut it out. You just don't stop living because you lose somebody. I thought you knew that. And anytime you don't like the way I'm running things around here, you can just get out, ALRIGHT?"
In my opinion 'Brother Bear' is a very relatable story for many, as for older sibling have many burden to carry around, not wanting their younger siblings to make mistakes or take the wrong path or make bad decisions. Especially without the guidance of parents, they build a strong character for their younger siblings to look and lean upon.
I recommend this film for many young teenagers as growing up may not be as simple as you thought, but with the support, you can grow into something big and would have someone to lean on.
