Similarities+in+the+short+stories

We created a bullet point list of where we thought there we similarities in the stories.

Remember that in order to get higher than an Achieved in the NCEA exam you need to be able to discuss where there are similarities and/or differences in the stories.

** The Urupa and Journey – ** · The wording is confusing and there is a lot of too-ing and fro-ing in the story. Not always clear where we’re at and what is taking place · Both main characters are fighting for something · Both show importance and respect of elders · Flick from past to present in the story · Importance of land · Importance of family · Keeping children happy and doing things to keep children happy · Both reflect on those who have passed · The main characters get angry and upset · Opinionated characters · Main influence in both stories is Maori culture · Both told from Maori perspective

** How Pearl Button was Kidnapped and Ka Kite Bro **

· Both involve misunderstandings caused by cultural difference · Characters don’t understand the differences in cultures · Both are younger characters · Both characters need to learn to act differently when dealing with different cultures · Both characters are ignored and left on their own · Both confused about how to deal with the other culture · Both involve Maori celebration · Similarities between cultures · Curious characters – about other cultures · Maori culture – family are close and what life is about · Confusion about the way the other culture does things · European are formally as opposed to Maori being ritualistic

** The Urupa and Pearl Button **

· Both have Maori characters · Maori beliefs · Both involve unfortunate events · Locations near the sea – the sea and the collecting of food play a part in both · Child perspective · The naivety of children · Language style is similar

** Journey and Pearl Button **

· Shows Maori cultural differences · Traditional behaviour · Land playing a part in the story · Conflict between cultures as a result of not understanding one another · Maori caring for their families and other people · Both stories involve a journey...of discovery · Characters in both stories are looked after by others · There is one main character in both stories

** Journey and Ka Kite Bro **

· Both characters face an obstacle/challenge · Both dedicated to what they need to/have to do  Short Stories Y11 - English-ious