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Why did Karana not kill Rontu?
It seems, then, that Karana does not kill Rontu because he is helpless. She is unable to kill a defenseless creature, even if it has done her a grievous wrong. Karana’s decision to bring Rontu back to her house is almost as mysterious as her decision not to kill him.
What did Karana find in the black cave?
In Black Cave, Karana and Rontu discover the skeletons of people who died long ago, and she vows to never return. Shortly after, the Aleuts come back to the island. This time, they have a girl with them.
Does Karana kill the sea elephant?
In chapter 13, Karana has gone to the cliffs to kill a bull sea elephant to make arrows from their teeth.
How did Karana catch the Devilfish?
Using an abalone fishhook and sinew line, Karana catches fish and gathers sea urchins for dyeing. Rontu notices the giant devilfish in shallow water, and Karana launches her barbed spear at the eight-armed animal. At first she thinks that she missed her target, but then Karana sees that the devilfish is hooked.
How did Karana kill the Devilfish in island of the Blue Dolphins?
She eventually drags the fish to the beach, where she kills it with a knife. In the process, both she and Rontu are injured by its desperate struggle to return to the water. After the incident with the devilfish, Karana decides that hunting squid is too dangerous and difficult.
What did Karana do on the island of the Blue?
Using an abalone fishhook and sinew line, Karana catches fish and gathers sea urchins for dyeing. Rontu notices the giant devilfish in shallow water, and Karana launches her barbed spear at the eight-armed animal. At first she thinks that she missed her target, but then Karana sees that the devilfish is hooked.
How does Karana react to the Black Cave?
Karana has a complicated reaction to these moments of connection with her ancestors. The cistern and cave paintings seem to comfort her, reminding her that she is not alone, but she is terrified by the Black Cave, and takes little comfort from the fact that the skeleton is most likely one of her distant relatives.
Who was injured in the encounter with the Devilfish?
Karana holds onto the line and pulls the devilfish on top of a sandbar. Both Karana and Rontu, who attacks the animal, are injured in the encounter with the devilfish.