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Whale Rider Themes and Symbols

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  • What's the name of Paikea's grandfather?
    His name is Koro Apirana
  • Why was the girl called Paikea?
    Because it was the name of their ancestor and they were expecting the baby that was born to become their leader.
  • What is the name of main protagonist in "The Whale Rider"?
    Paikea
  • Who said the following “You’ve got the privileges but you also have obligations”? and who did they say it to?
    Koro to Porourangi
  • What do you tell your enemies when you extend your tongue?
    You tell them you are going to eat them.
  • Who directed the film "The Whale Rider"?
    Niki Caro
  • One of the friends of Paikea's grandmother said she made a promise to god. What did she promise?
    She promised she would stop smoking.
  • What is a taiaha
    Both a weapon and a staff.
  • When Koro threw the whale bone into the ocean, one of the boys told Koro he couldn't swim. Why?
    Because he had a cold.
  • True or false: Pikea had a twin sister.
    False. She had a brother.
  • What is a Waka?
    It's a maori canoe.
  • What is Paikea's uncle's name?
    Rawriri
  • Was Paikea grandfather happy when she was born? Why? Why not?
    No, he was not happy. Because she was a girl.
  • What is Pai's fathers name?
    Porourangi
  • What is Pai's grandmothers name?
    Nanny Flowers
  • What country is "The Whale Rider" set in?
    New Zealand
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