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Write a composition on the role of tradition giving examples from Witi Ihimaera's .The Whale Rider.

      

Write a composition on the role of tradition giving examples from Witi Ihimaera's .The Whale Rider.

  

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Martin
Tradition determine the relationship n individuals and their communities,people and their environment as well as the place and role of individuals in the society.

Amongst the Maori people,leadership roles are a preserve for men.It passes from one male to another male descendant.For this realm,it is always hoped that the first born child of the hair apparent will be a son .Child naming is also determined not just by one's gender but also the role one can be expected to play in society. Koro is really upset when Nani names Kahu after their great ancestor Kahutia-Rangi. To Koro naming a girl after Kahutia shows disrespect.
Nani gets Kahu's birth cord buried in the village to symbolize Kahu's connection with her people.In Nani's view,Kahu belongs to her fathers's people.Tradition and culture are passed down from one generation to the next in instruction sessions.The people have relationship with sea animals.For example, a stranded whale is seen as a gift from gods.They make offering to the sea god when they need help or just in thanks giving,they do not carry food when they go fishing.Fishing is a sacred task.

In the society individuals have specific roles to play. Koro for example is viewed as an old whale which has the role in the pattern of things in the tides of the future.

In conclusion,it is clear that traditions play a very important role in the lives of people,knit them together and teach generations to come ,their culture and practices.
marto answered the question on October 11, 2017 at 07:11


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