“Then he squared his shoulders and cried fiercely ‘ I shall slay Tupa and win the king's prize’” says Mako, the main character in “Ghost of The Lagoon”. Mako is adventurous, clever, and caring because of his responsibilities and errands he does for his parents. Mako never backs down for an adventure, even if it is getting bananas for his family. His mom told him to go get his family bananas. After he collected bananas and oranges, he headed home in the dark night. As he is rowing, he finds Tupa, the ghost shark in the lagoon. Mako goes and fights him and kills it with two spears to his eyes and one to finish him off. Mako is a curious and caring boy.
First of all, Mako is very clever. “He was very clever with his hands; he had made a harpoon
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“ Then he squared his shoulders and cried fiercely ‘ I shall slay Tupa, and win the king’s reward.’” This demonstrates that he is eager and wants to fight the beast and mad because the shark killed his dad which illustrates that he is adventurous and wants revenge. “I wish you would paddle out to the reef this afternoon and bring back a new bunch.’ The boy agreed eagerly.” Which also demonstrates he is eager and adventurous because he wants to adventure to another island and explore which proves my point that he would not back down to an adventure. This also shows that he cares for his family by running a short errand, which is the next trait.
The final trait that Mako has is caring. One of the quotes that supports this is “I wish you would paddle out to the reef this afternoon and bring back a new bunch.’ The boy agreed eagerly.’” which shows that he cares for his family by running errands to help them thrive. Mako also cares for his dog. “‘Afa! Afa! Come back! Come quickly!’ Mako shouted.” This shows that he cares for his dog and does not want him to die because they have been a good team for the time they have been with each other. It also demonstrates that he thinks Afa is part of his family because his dad died and Mako has no-one to have fun with and do adventures with.
In conclusion, Mako is very curious and caring. He supports and helps his family throughout the story. He also wants to adventure throughout the island and explore. Throughout
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One of the quotes that supports this is “I wish you would paddle out to the reef this afternoon and bring back a new bunch.’ The boy agreed eagerly.’” which shows that he cares for his family by running errands to help them thrive. Mako also cares for his dog. “‘Afa! Afa! Come back! Come quickly!’ Mako shouted.” This shows that he cares for his dog and does not want him to die because they have been a good team for the time they have been with each other. It also demonstrates that he thinks Afa is part of his family because his dad died and Mako has no-one to have fun with and do adventures
After all the hardships Tai and Chiko have endured in camp, Tai calls Chiko his “ko”. In Burmese, “ko” means “elder brother” and is a word used only for either biological brothers or people who are very close. The way the author uses “ko” is a much more powerful way to describe the relationship that Tai and Chiko now have. In the very last paragraph of the chapter the author writes, “I flick him [Tai] lightly on the skull… like it’s the most important job in the world” (Perkins 108). By the way the two now interact with each other, a sense of lightheartedness and home like feeling is added to the atmosphere. Both of the boys miss their families greatly, but they were able to find new “family” through meeting each other in camp and friendship. Though this is very touching, I predict that this event is only foreshadowing a bleaker future for the two. Earlier in the novel when the boys first entered the training camp, Chiko referred to Tai as an “uneducated boy” (Perkins 73). It amazes me to see how much the characters can be transformed from trials and tribulations. Furthermore, I find it interesting how Perkins uses just this simple word, “ko,” to convey the lesson, “adversity shapes who we are.” Neither Chiko nor Tai predicted that they would find a “brother” in such a harsh place. Near the end of chapter twenty-two, Tai says that he has “never had a brother before” and “who knew [that] I’d [Tai] would find one here of all places.” (Perkins 108). Being sent to the training camp allowed the two to meet. Through the two meeting, Tai learns how to read and write, and Chiko gains the confidence and mental strength he always wished he
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...tive outlook on things, he shows his emotional strength to handle things in an adult manner.
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strong character as he puts up with a lot like his mum dying and puts
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...es command not only of his family but his alcoholism. His behavior causes Kiyo to take control when it is revealed that he ‘punched papa square in the face’. This incidence suggests papa’s loss of authority over his family and his behavior.
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boy attitude and tough outside, while also having a good heart and a caring personality. His character brings out the reader’s ‘id’ as Freud would say. It brings out the naughtiness inside the reader’s personality, while still making him lovable because he is really a good person on the inside.
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