Formation Around a Fire

Definition:

A “formation around a fire” refers to a group of people or objects arranged in an organized pattern around a central fire.

Etymology:

The term “formation” comes from the Latin “formatio,” meaning a structured arrangement, while “around a fire” specifies the central positioning of the fire within the formation.

Description:

Formation around a fire is an arranged way to add symbolism to a setting.

Symbolism:

In the movie “Smallfoot” (2018), in the movie’s introduction, Migo introduces us to their seemingly perfect world, attributing its harmony to the foundational laws etched in stones. These stones are interpreted and enforced by the revered Stonekeeper. We are shown Yetis gathered around a campfire, listening intently to the Stonekeeper’s tales. He insists that every piece of wisdom they need is inscribed on the stones. Migo elaborates with vivid examples: the creation myth where they all tumbled from the butt of the great sky yack, their island world floating on an endless sea of clouds, supported by colossal mountain mammoths. These mammoths require a steady diet of ice to stay cool, as overheating would mean death and the Yetis would plunge into the great nothingness. Migo’s favorite stone, however, is the one decreeing that the gong must be rung to awaken the great glowing snail, which then creeps across the sky to illuminate their village. The Yetis arranged in an arc around the campfire form the symbol of Islam, also known as the Mason symbol, emphasizing that they are being lied to. Click to watch the video clip.

A group of yetis gathered around a campfire at night. The yetis, both adults and children, are sitting and standing in a semicircle, enjoying the warmth and light of the fire under the starry sky.

In the movie “Barbie” (2023), a scene takes place on a picturesque beach at night, under a full moon. The atmosphere is serene, with the sound of waves in the background, and the beach is lit by multiple campfires arranged in an arc. The arc, together with the moon, forms the symbol of Islam, also known as the Mason symbol. The girls have devised a plan to feign enjoyment and enthusiasm for their boyfriends’ performance as the boys pour their hearts into their song, believing they have truly impressed the girls. Their goal is to reach the peak of the boys’ happiness and then abruptly take it away. This highlights that the Islamic symbol symbolizes a lie. Click to watch the video clip.

A scene from the 2023 movie "Barbie," featuring a nighttime beach setting under a full moon. People are gathered in small groups, sitting by campfires arranged in an arc. They are playing musical instruments, while some girls are seen leaving their partners and walking over to new partners, creating a dynamic and communal atmosphere by the sea.

In the movie “The Addams Family” (2019), in an introductionary scene where Gomez and Morticia are getting married, a mob of angry neighbors show up with garden tools and torches to run the Addams Family out of town. They start launching fireballs with catapults at the Addams Family. The first one hits the bridge. The fireball above the bridge forms the symbol of Islam. Another fireball lands on the ground surrounded by stones arranged in arc shapes which also forms the symbol of islam. Click to watch the video clip.


A large fireball is seen mid-air, about to crash in front of the Addams Family, smashing down on a rope bridge and destroying their escape path. The scene is set outdoors at night, with a group of angry neighbors behind them.
A group of angry neighbors surrounds the Addams Family, spread across stones arranged in arc shapes on the ground around a large bonfire caused by a fireball launched from a catapult. The scene is set outdoors at night, with torches illuminating the area.
Morticia Addams, Gomez Addams, and Thing (the hand) are riding on Uncle Fester's back as he climbs up a cliff while chaos unfolds below. They are perched on a ledge, overlooking the angry neighbors below, who are gathered by stones arranged in arc shapes around a large bonfire caused by a fireball launched from a catapult.
A large fireball is seen mid-air, about to crash in front of the Addams Family, smashing down on a rope bridge and destroying their escape path. The scene is set outdoors at night, with a group of angry neighbors behind them. A group of angry neighbors surrounds the Addams Family, spread across stones arranged in arc shapes on the ground around a large bonfire caused by a fireball launched from a catapult. The scene is set outdoors at night, with torches illuminating the area. Morticia Addams, Gomez Addams, and Thing (the hand) are riding on Uncle Fester's back as he climbs up a cliff while chaos unfolds below. They are perched on a ledge, overlooking the angry neighbors below, who are gathered by stones arranged in arc shapes around a large bonfire caused by a fireball launched from a catapult.