Grizzly Man

After watching this documentary, I have mixed feelings about Timothy Treadwell. His love for the foxes but most of all the bears is so extreme that it lead to his demise. He did not accept the fact that humans and bears are two different species. Though humans and animals are alike in many ways they are also very different in many ways. One of the scientists on the film explained that his people lived in peace with the bears but both understood that they needed to keep their distance. Unfortunately, Treadwell felt as if he WAS a bear. I also recall another man featured on the documentary that Treadwell deserved his fate. In a way, I agree that he was asking for it by filming so close to the bears and engaging in activity. It appeared to me that he disregarded the fact that the bears were not domesticated animals. Ultimately it appears that he had unresolved problems which led to an outward display of anger and resentment which he directed towards visitors and the national park and also blamed them.He wanted to cross the boundary between man and bear which led to his unfortunate fate. I do not know if his motivation for his work was the fact that he had underlying problems and was trying to satsify his own needs or if he truly loved his work. I believe that he really did love the bears and also gained inner satisfaction while working. I am curious to know what my classmates think too! I also have to say that this documentary gave me CHILLS especially the scene with the audio tape and the coroner!!