Why does Karana swim back to shore?
Ramo has been left behind. Karana begs Chief Matasaip to turn back for her brother. When it’s clear that he won’t, Karana jumps from the ship, into the ocean, and swims back to shore. Karana thought she would be mad but is so happy to see her brother that she just hugs him when she gets to shore.
Why does Karana decide to go back to the scene of the seal battle?
Why does she go back to the scene of the seal battle? In this chapter, Karana decides to try and get rid of the wild dogs. Karana decided to not kill the leader of the wild dogs, and instead takes it home to nurse it.
How did Karana come to be rescued?
Kerry has been a teacher and an administrator for more than twenty years. She has a Master of Education degree. In chapter 29 of ”Island of the Blue Dolphins” by Scott O’Dell, Karana is finally rescued from the island after being stranded alone for many years.
When Karana returns to the island What does she go looking for?
During the storm, Karana decides to travel across the sea to look for her people. When the storm ends, she goes to the place by the cliff where her people left their canoes (the ones they would have used to escape the Aleuts if they came back).
What did Karana name the dog?
Rontu
Why does Karana want to kill a bull elephant seal?
Karana Worries In chapter 13, Karana has gone to the cliffs to kill a bull sea elephant to make arrows from their teeth.
Why did Karana decide not to build her house near the sea elephants?
Karana does not build her house near the sea elephants because they are extremely noisy. The cows are “screaming and barking through the whole day and sometimes at night” and she comments that even the babies are noisy.
What does Karana build her house out of?
To construct her fence, Karana uses the ribs of two whales that washed ashore years before. She plants them in the ground and ties them together with kelp. The house takes longer to build, partially because there are so few trees on the island that grow straight or tall enough to make poles.
Where does Karana build her new house?
She decides to build near the headland where she has been staying. After hiding from the storm for a couple of days, Karana sets out to gather her materials to build her new home.
Why does Karana want to live near the sea elephants?
She wanted her home to be protected from wind and weather, near a spring providing fresh water and close to Coral Cove. On a positive note, the spring was more appealing than the one near the headland as it was easier to access, was less brackish and had a better water flow.
What is the first thing needed for Karana’s new home?
Karana begins work on her new home. First up? A fence made of whale rib bones that are woven together with kelp. A hole is dug beneath the fence so she can pass in and out of the enclosure.