70 pages • 2 hours read
Witi IhimaeraThe Whale Rider
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1987A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
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Think about the role of imagery. How does Ihimaera use imagery to express the oneness shared between man and nature? Does he use imagery to assert any other major plot points?
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Think of Nanny Flower’s ancestry. How does her lineage juxtapose against Koro Apirana’s beliefs? How are traditional gender roles questioned throughout the novel?
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Ihimaera exposes the destructive nature of dichotomies. Explicate what dichotomies are paramount in the novel and how they are transcended to achieve oneness. Think about literary techniques in particular.
