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The Novel: by Witi Ihimaera, The Whale Rider Drawing illustrations from Witi Ihimaera''s novel, The Whale Rider, write an essay highlighting the conflicts evident in the text

      

The Novel: by Witi Ihimaera, The Whale Rider

Drawing illustrations from Witi Ihimaera''s novel, The Whale Rider, write an essay highlighting the conflicts evident in the
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Martin
The Whale Rider, Witi Ihimaera

Introduction

Conflicts are inevitable in life and human beings all over the world will disagree at on time or the other. The most important thing
is how the conflicts are resolved. This can be seen in The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera through Koro Apirana,
Nani Flowers, Rawiri and Porourangi.
Accept any other relevant introduction. (2mks)

Content

- Conflict between Koro Apirana and Nani Flowers concerning the birth of Kahu. When Kahu is born, Koro Apirana is so
disappointed that he rows to the sea to sulk because he has been expecting a baby boy. The boy child who would inherit the
chiefdom which has traditionally been passed on from the eldest son to the eldest son. Kahu has broken this tradition. Nani
Flowers on the otherhand is so happy and to her it does not matter whether the baby is a girl or a boy. This conflict prompts
Koro Apriaa to start men-only classes in a bid to get a boy who can replace Kahu as chief in her generation.Conflict between
Nani Flowers and Koro Apriana over the naming of the girl Kahu as Kahutia Te Rangi. Koro Apriana suspects it was Nani
Flowers idea and is very angry because he finds this as belittling the ancestor of the village, Kahuti Te Rangi. Nani Flowers
is not bothered by this and encourages Reha. To Nani Flowers, Kahu is a symbolic name. This conflict does not influence a
change in the name.
- Conflict between Koro Apriana and Porourangi over the issue of chiefdom in Kahu's generation. Porourangi has no issue but
Koro Apirana is forever looking for somebody who can replace Kahu as chief in her generation. This conflict makes
Porourangi make sarcastic jokes about Koro Apriana?s attempt and he
keeps on saying that Koro is still looking for the one.
- Conflict between Nani Flowers and Rawire over Rawire's venture outside Whangara Rawire thinks it's a good idea but Nani
Flowers is opposed to it Nani asks what there is that he cannot find in Whangara. Later, when he calls to inform her that he is to fly with Jeff to Papua New
Guinea, she discourages him telling him that he will be eaten up by the people of Papua. Rawire however has a
different idea. These conflicts do not stop Rawire from venturing to the outside world.
- Conflict between Rawire and Jeff?s family when Jeff?s family cause an accident in which a native, Bernard is seriously
injured, they think it is unsafe and useless to help the injured man since he is a native. This is despite the fact that he works
in their plantation Rawire chooses to help him. Due to this conflict, Jeff?s family speed in the family car, leaving Rawire with the
helpless man. Unfortunately, Bernard dies of the accident injuries. This conflict makes Rawire think seriously about
going back home.
- Conflict between two parties at Wainui Beach during the incident of the stranded whales. There are those who are out to cut
up the whales using chainsaws, then get ready for a feast. The others want to help the whales back into the sea where they
belong. This conflict causes fist fights and name calling, unfortunately, all these whales finally die.
Expect four well developed points.
Mark 3:3:3:3 4 x 3 = 12mks

Conclusion

From the above illustrations, it is evident there are many conflicts in the text
The Whale Rider. These conflicts highlight various issues and help in development of the plot.

Accept any other valid conclusion. (2 mks)

Grammar and presentation (4 mks)

marto answered the question on April 4, 2019 at 12:54


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