Ep 2. The Agent of Change / D.W. Unties the Knot
- TV-NR
- October 12, 2010
- 26 min
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4.0 (33)
Arthur Season 14 Episode 2 opens with The Agent of Change. Arthur and his friends are given a school assignment on change by their teacher, Mr. Ratburn. They are supposed to identify a problem in their community and find a way to solve it. Arthur decides to focus on the issue of littering and convinces his friends to work on it with him. They start by picking up trash in the park but soon realize that it's not enough. They need to spread awareness and get people to change their behavior. The group comes up with the idea of creating a viral video to bring attention to the problem. They create a catchy song and dance routine and post it online. The video goes viral and people start taking notice of their cause. The group receives positive feedback from the community, and their principal even asks them to perform their routine in front of the school.
The second episode, D.W. Unties the Knot, puts the focus on D.W. After watching a wedding movie, D.W. becomes fascinated with weddings and starts planning her own imaginary wedding. She draws up detailed plans and even creates a list of guests. However, when her best friend Emily is not invited, the two get into a fight. D.W. decides to uninvite Emily from her imaginary wedding, and Emily retaliates by uninviting her from her own imaginary wedding. The two become estranged, and D.W. feels guilty about what she has done.
Meanwhile, at the adult dinner table, D.W.'s parents are discussing their upcoming wedding anniversary. They mention they're going to renew their vows, and D.W. latches on to the idea. She thinks this is the perfect opportunity to make up with Emily and invites her to her parents' vow renewal ceremony. Emily agrees to come, and the two reconcile. At the vow renewal, D.W. realizes that her parents' love for each other has been the most important thing in their relationship and sets the stage for self-reflection on love and commitment in the future.
Overall, Arthur Season 14 Episode 2 showcases how children can become impactful agents of change in their community and how a single act can inspire many. The episode also highlights the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation in relationships and family. It ultimately reminds viewers that the power of love and commitment is essential in every aspect of life.