Symbolism
What does Kahu symbolize
The connection between the whales and the humans
Kahu's greatest internal conflict is...
That Koro does not accept and love her
What trait does Nanny flowers strongly convey when Koro is around
Anger
Why does Koro treat Kahu poorly
He does not see any use for a girl because, in Maori culture, girls could not become the leader of the Maori people.
What is believed about gender roles performing sacred acts in Maori culture
That only the men should perform sacred and cultural acts and that only men should be able to inherit leadership over the Maori people
What does the whale symbolize in Maori culture
The connection between humans and sea and the culture of the Maori's
What is the one major thing that causes conflict between Nanny flowers and Koro.
Because Koro was too stuck to Maori culture and traditions that he did not realize how much he had hurt others.
What is Koro's strongest character trait when it comes to Maori culture.
What roles are expected for men to perform in Maori culture.
Sacred and cultural acts.
What is the reason Kahu believes Koro dislikes her
That she was not good enough for him
What does the tattoo on the whales head represent
the sacred connection between humans and the ocean.
Why was Koro so disappointed when none of the boys could retrieve the sacred stone.
Because that meant that he had failed to find an heir to lead the Maori's and the Maori culture would disintegrate.
Kahu's conveys what trait when she climbs on the whale.
Determination to prove herself to Koro Apirana and to save Mori culture
What is the difference between Nanny flowers and Koro's perspective in Maori culture
Koro does not want a girl to become leader of the Maori's but Nanny flowers does not understand why Koro is so stuck to that point of view.
What does Koro believe will happen to Maori culture if the ancient whale dies
That if the whale dies, Maori culture will die but if it stays alive, Maori culture will do so as well.
What do the dying whales symbolize in chapter 15
The Maori culture and how it is slowly fading
Koro's greatest internal conflict is...
That he will not find successor and that the Maori culture will be forgotten by all
What is the mother whale's most helpful trait/ability
The ability to persuade
Why was Koro disappointed when the baby turned out to be a girl instead of a boy.
Because girls were not allowed to perform sacred acts like men were and they could not become chief.
What does the whale believe when he is letting himself die on the beach
That there is no use for him to live anymore since his master had left him.
What does the necklace on Koro's neck represent
It represents the chief of the Maori's
Why is Koro so troubled that the whales were dying
It symbolized the Maori culture and how it was fading. It also meant that Koro had failed to carry on Maori culture.
What is Kahu's greatest trait that would make her a good leader.
Perseverance/persistence
What is the biggest setback for Kahu in Maori culture?
The belief that men should do sacred acts that are important to the Maori culture.
What does Koro believe will happen to the Maori culture if he does hot find himself a worthy successor.
That the Maori culture will slowly be forgotten.