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The Whale Rider Essay
In the novel whale rider written by Witi Ihimaera, one of the most important character is Kahu she is a Maori girl that has true leadership and wants to become the chief of a tribe named Whangara but she is trouble as she needs to surpass the Maori traditions and prove that she has the right traits to become the chief of the tribe
Kahu is a very caring girl she has the ability to care for one to an extent that she will do anything for them therefore she can become a leader. She has the ability to care and look after her tribe. ”He paused. When it does we die I die” said by Koro Apiriana when the tribe were trying to stop the whales from dyeing and beaching themselves. Because of this quote Kahu was more than willing to sacrifice herself to save Koro Apiriana and her tribe from dying. This act really can show us how wrong Koro was to say that woman can’t lead a tribe.
Kahu is very determined girl in which is good as it is a very important role to be a chief or a leader. Quote---------------------this quote can really portray her determination to become the chief and win Koro heart, she never stops trying to over hear the conversation that are talking about the Ancient Maori culture. Quote---------------- …show more content…

When Koro threw the stone to test the boys if they had enough mana, the boys tried, but “some were afraid of the darkness. Other ware unable to dive so far down”. However when Kahu Apiriana went to the spot she managed to retrieve the stone, “it was Kahu in her white dress and sandals doggy paddling down to the sea floor , her braids floating around her head”. This impresses us as the reader, since a girl of her age is braver than the boy that were considered to be strong and powerful. Many people would consider giving up when the task looked or is dangerous or scary but Kahu had the strength and bravery to overcome

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