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The arguments presented reflect common motifs in storytelling. Woodall highlights thematic elements such as a teenage protagonist defying parental expectations, the presence of mythical beings, and journeys involving crises and spiritual encounters. He mentions scenarios that include whirlpools and symbolic necklaces, which he argues are too closely aligned with themes in Moana to be coincidental.
While many of these themes exist independently within various cultures—a facet of storytelling that has existed for centuries—Woodall’s case rests on the assertion that these shared ideas go beyond mere coincidence.