Rider Essay Notes How is Whale Rider a good example of a mythological story? * Based on a legend- A story from the past‚ believed to explain how the Maori people came to be in New Zealand. It is regarded as historical although not verifiable. It’s a modern interpretation of an ancient Maori myth. * Strong basis in the culture of Maori people- Myths support and strengthen culture and reinforce cultural values. * Voice-over- Paikea explaining the legend of her ancestor Paikea throughout
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The Maory History of New Zealand The original inhabitants of New Zealand were Polynesians who arrived by canoe in a series of migrations. Among these were the Moriori‚ or moa hunters‚ early ancestors of the Maory‚ who arrived in a later migration. Historians estimate the first Polynesians arrived over 1000 years ago‚ possibly as early as 800 AD. Whether the islands were discovered by accident or design is uncertain‚ but the original peoples found a plentiful food supply and larger‚ more varied islands
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others. During the voyage Suzanne learnt Māori‚ but very little English. According to (Munro‚ J. 1996) when Suzanne left France “she saw a future of proud indigenous mission” (p 9). So it would have been a great disappointment to her when she realised she was to teach French‚ embroidery along with faith to the merchant’s daughters in Auckland. In 1861 she became dissatisfied with teaching the European girls and started to ask if she could teach the Māori girls. In 1862 as (Rafter‚ P 1972) states
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Tiwi: Traditions in Austrailia by Holly Peters-Golden covers the major points in the tribes lifestyle. She covers their social organization and their religious and expressive culture. Under social organization fell kinship‚ marriage‚ Tiwi wives‚ power and prestige; religious and expressive culture covered beliefs‚ taboos‚ kulama ‚ sickness-reasons they became sick and how healing is common knowledge‚ death and pukamani . The most important points I believe this author has tried to make about
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Maori 102 Short Essay Haka From an early age‚ New Zealanders from all across Aotearoa have grown up accustomed to the traditional genre of Maori dance known as haka (a challenge‚ song or dance). Exposure to haka is somewhat inevitable given the numerous occasions and reasons haka is performed. Many New Zealanders would associate previous experiences of haka with the likes of the All Blacks‚ childhood school trips to the marae (communal and sacred place that serves social purpose)‚ high school (Murray
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drunk sometimes just like jake. She is not the best mother. She tries very hard but it’s not good enough. She doesn’t have much surplus and her ability to be a mom is chipped yet flawed. Nig is the oldest son. He is a member of a street gang and got maori inspired tattoos all over him‚ including Half part of his face. He is the only one strong enough to take a stand against the family father Jake. Boogie is also a son of Jake and Beth. He is a criminal and therefor he is put into a foster home. The
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been fascinated with the story of native Neo Zealanders‚ the Maori warriors‚ so I would first visit the North Island‚ where the Maori population has always been concentrated. Observing and learning from a different culture is always a rewarding experience‚ and in my case my knowledge about the different aspect of the Maori culture will be directed in particular to the significance of the ancient art of “Ta moko”‚ that is the art of Maori tattoos. To be honest‚ I have never liked tattoos‚ or‚ I’d
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Describe Tapu and comment on its relevance during a Tangihanga using a detailed example. Tapu (forbidden‚ sacred‚ prohibited‚ restricted) ruled out most maori culture and society and had numerous meaning and references and is still most important part of nowadays Maori society. In contemporary maori society‚ tapu is not only considered as meaningful traditional matter but is still largely recognized in relation to their daily lives and gives guideline which may lead them to distinguish the way of
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During the film whale rider‚ we see the characters‚ Paka and Pai. Paka‚ growing up the way he did‚ follows every rule that their tradition has‚ whereas Pai‚ being born into the modern world‚ wants the maori people to think more progressively. At first‚ Paka is blind to Pai’s ability to be the chief‚ he is harsh and strict towards Pai. However his intentions are good and everything he does is out of respect and fear for his culture. Paka’s outdated beliefs of his culture‚ place strict expectations
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3. What did the development of Swahili demonstrate about the nature and workings of the Indian Ocean economy in early-modern times? The development and evolution of the Swahili language was significant in the respect that it is an example of the changes that were necessary for the Indian Ocean economy to survive. The coastal areas of East Africa saw influence from several fronts‚ notably Portuguese‚ Arabic and Persian influence especially in terms of the development of the Swahili language. The
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