Vocabulary
A deep, narrow valley made by running water.
ravine?
The state in which "The Ravine" takes place.
The main character of "The Ravine."
Who is Vinny?
A white person or non-native Hawaiian.
haole
The time the story takes place.
The boy who has allegedly drowned.
Who is Butchie?
Starting to decay and fall apart.
decomposing?
The depth of the pond in the bottom of the ravine.
What is 3-4 feet?
Vinny's best friend.
Who is Joe Boy?
Something with many knots and bumpy areas on its surface.
gnarly?
The height of the small cliff.
What is 15 feet?
Who is Mo?
A coiled or looped bundle of something, such as rope or yarn.
hank?
The height of the cliff Butchie died from?
What is 50 feet?
Joe Boy's haole girlfriend.
Who is Starlene?