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| − | The pool described on page 91 of "A Bone From A Dry Sea" has a very important meaning to the tribe. It seems to be a holy place where bickering and arguments are set aside and the members of the tribe are able to converse and play. It is also important to note that the pool is a source of drinking water so they do not need to worry about finding water while there. Since it is stated that the tribe visits the pool twice a month, the pool appears to serve almost as a place of worship or a holy gathering ground. This pool illustrates early beliefs of a possible loose form of religion of some sort. | + | The pool described on page 91 of "A Bone From A Dry Sea" has a very important meaning to the tribe. It seems to be a holy place where bickering and arguments are set aside and the members of the tribe are able to converse and play. It is also important to note that the pool is a source of drinking water so they do not need to worry about finding water while there. Since it is stated that the tribe visits the pool twice a month, the pool appears to serve almost as a place of worship or a holy gathering ground or community center. This pool illustrates early beliefs of a possible loose form of religion of some sort. |
'''Examples from "A Bone From A Dry Sea"''' | '''Examples from "A Bone From A Dry Sea"''' | ||
Revision as of 08:04, 29 September 2011
Summary
Overview
The section of pages 86-94 in "A Bone From A Dry Sea" illustrate two main themes. The first is the interaction of an ancient tribe with its environment for its benefit. This is showed when Li fashions a makeshift cast for the tribe leader, Presh, to help mend his injuries. It is also showed when the tribe notices a change in the tide and the knowledge of how to prepare for it. The second theme and the importance of a sacred freshwater pool that served as some sort of gathering place. The tribe makes visits to this place twice every month and Li is uneasy because she isn't sure if Presh will be able to make the trip on his bad leg.
The Relationship of the Tribe with the Environment
The relationship Li and her tribe have to the environment is astounding. During the first three pages Li collects wrack, a crooked branch, and creeper from the environment around her. She then uses this to serve as a sort of cast for Presh's broken leg. The tribe also connects well with the water and the tides as showed on the bottom of page 89 where Li knows that the waves will be getting larger during the day and will have to retreat by nightfall. These are two examples of how the tribe interacts with their environment for their own well-being.
The Importance of the Pool
The pool described on page 91 of "A Bone From A Dry Sea" has a very important meaning to the tribe. It seems to be a holy place where bickering and arguments are set aside and the members of the tribe are able to converse and play. It is also important to note that the pool is a source of drinking water so they do not need to worry about finding water while there. Since it is stated that the tribe visits the pool twice a month, the pool appears to serve almost as a place of worship or a holy gathering ground or community center. This pool illustrates early beliefs of a possible loose form of religion of some sort.
Examples from "A Bone From A Dry Sea"
"Last night's near calm had become a slow heave of waves from the main ocean, which as the tide rose slopped onto the rock where Presh lay, the larger ones covering him and tugging at his body as they retreated. The tribe understood these signs and knew that by evening full-scale rollers would be dashing themselves in spume and thunder against the headland." (89)
"There were no fights there, and kin quarrels were forgotten." (91)
Sources
All information was retrieved from pages 86-94 in "A Bone From A Dry Sea" by Peter Dickinson
Charmon 22:49, 28 September 2011 (CDT)
