Based on the novel of the same name by witi ihimaera, the film stars keisha castlehughes as kahu paikea apirana, a twelveyearold maori girl whose ambition is to become the chief of the tribe. Catching people doing things right, asks for a different focus. Eightyearold kahu, a member of the maori tribe of whangara, new zealand, fights to prove her love, her leadership, and her destiny. Whale rider tells the tale of kahu and her familys struggle to bring balance back to their maori tribe.
The whale in this context of whangara takes on the mythical origins of the taniwha but also serves as a lineage to paikeas mythological escape story. Use this lesson plan to increase student comprehension for the whale rider by witi ihimaera. Whale rider 2002 niki caro synopsis, characteristics. This book alternated between ancient mythology and the modern struggle of a young girl trying to take her place in society. It is about the struggles of a maori girl, paikea, to succeed her grandfather as leader of her tribe in spite of tradition dictating that the chief be male. This hero is an unlikely one, a small girl, from a small tribe, in a small village in new zealand. The main characters of this fiction, young adult story are kahu.
Witi ihimaera was the first maori to publish both a book of short stories and a novel, and has published many notable novels and collections of short stories. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 1987, and was written by witi ihimaera. Her people claim descent from kahutia te rangi, the legendary whale rider. The role of chief is always passed onto a male, but there is no male heir, only kahu. This comparison is an important motif of the book, and it is the stepping stone for drawing the symbolic connection between the wandering whale herd and the maori people of. In every generation for over 1,000 years, a male heir born to the chief succeeds to the title. There are physical things that are described in the book the sweep of the bay, the island that looks. They choose to focus on the positive things because the more attention you pay to a behavior, the more it will be repeated. The module consists of teachers notes and a handout with background information that you can copy and give to your students. Whale rider 7 leader to understand that change requires a new mindset and pai demonstrates this extraordinarily well in the movie. If i was in english class, id write a long descript essay into the characters and the morals etc. The book started off like most power of positive persuasion books, but as i read on, this one became a little different for me. Kahu, an eightyearold maori girl, adores her greatgrandfather, koro apirana, but he pays her little attention.
The revered figure of whangaras maori people and kahus direct ancestor, the whale rider develops an extremely close bond with a whale. The chiefs eldest son, porourangi, fathers twins a boy and a girl. It is the birth cord joining past and present, reality and fantasy. Chapter 10 kahu is 4 years old, when rawiri decides it is time he leaves whangara. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 150 pages and is available in paperback format. His twin son and wife died in childbirth leaving paikea and a family he could not change. It won the audience awards as the most popular film at both the toronto and sundance film festivals, played to standing ovations, left audiences in tears. Most specifically, it makes you believe that a book thats basically about cultural rituals among the maori people of new zealand isnt only fascinating and entertaining, but. One relationship in particular that between the whale rider and his giant whale was exemplary of a symbiotic connection. I picked up this book because all the managers at work had to read it. Nanny flowers does not want him to go, but she accepts his decision after making him prom. Her grandfather koro apirana believes that this is a role reserved for males only.
It is bothand if we have forgotten the communion then we. Whale rider tells the tale of kahu and her familys struggle to bring balance back to. Students will read an informational text to summarize the book s plot and analyze key events before. Whale rider when talking about choosing the location to shoot whale rider, the films producer, john barnett says. Maori novelist witi ihimaera the whale rider and australian aboriginal poet ali cobby eckermann ruby moonlight discuss how stories can bring us closer to reconciliation, and what its like to.
Written in 1987, the whale rider is a deceptively short book. The whale rider the films plot follows the story of paikea apirana paiin the book, her name is kahu, short for kahutia te rangi, a 12yearold girl who is the only living child in the line of the tribes chiefly succession following the death of her twin brother and mother when she was born. The mythology portions tell the story of the whale rider, who was a longago ancestor who rode a giant ancient whale to the land where the maori tribe of whangara, new zealand live. Her greatgrandfather is chief of the whangara, who are descendants of a legendary whale rider. The whale rider by witi ihimaera penguin books australia.
Initially he is pleased that blazes actions will push ronnie toward him, but when that does not happen, he gets annoyed. The taniwha is the mythological whale or sea creature that paikea the ancestor rode on to lead the way to aeoteara new zealand originally. The films plot follows the story of paikea apirana pai in the book, her name is kahu, short for kahutia te rangi, a 12yearold girl who is the only living child in the line of the tribes chiefly succession following the death of her twin brother and mother when she was born. Paikea is a small girl that is years old, and is a direct descendant of paikea, the original whale rider. See more ideas about whale rider, maori symbols and maori. Only 120 pages long, its a richly layered story dealing with several major social issues. A young maori girl, pai apirana is committed to helping her community preserve the ways of their ancestors even though her grandfather, the tribes chief, refuses to teach pai because she is a girl. Whale rider is a magical tale of survival, stubbornness and destiny. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. She has a disciplined mind in her habits of working until she masters a skill. Comprehension and discussion activities for the film whale rider.
The whale rider is a 1987 novel by new zealander witi ihimaera. Ancestor of the people of te tai rawhiti, he travelled from hawaiki, the place of the ancients, to the east coast of new zealand. The novel was set in whangara and it would almost have been heresy to shoot anywhere else. In every generation since the whale rider, a male has inherited the title of chief.
Ken blanchard is the chief spiritual officer and chairman of the board of the blanchard companies, and the author of a dozen bestselling books. I absolutely adore everything about it, and really do think theres something everyone can relate to in this story. Whale rider this module has been designed to accompany the film whale rider 2003. Whale rider is a 2002 new zealandgerman family drama film written and directed by niki caro. The whale rider by witi ihimaera, jay lagaaia, audiobook. Pai also embodies many of the five minds that gardner 2008 outlines in his book. May 01, 2003 the whale rider is definitely in my top ten list of alltime favorite books. She is a surviving twin, her brother and mother died during childbirth.
Whale rider set in the east coast town of whangara, whale rider tells the tale of a young maori girl, pai keisha castlehughes, who challenges tradition and embraces the past in order to find the strength to lead her people forward. The opening sequence presents a powerful juxtaposition between contemporary culture and maori heritage, with a modern hospital birthscene intercut with mysterious shots of a whale and a female narrator recounting the maori tale of paikea. Her father who was the designated chief to be, could not cope after the death of his son and wife. Reacting in a positive way builds up a trusting environment with mutual understanding. Comprehension and discussion activities for the film whale. I really felt for kahu or pai especially, and now i will look up to her as a favoured character. The whale rider chapter 6 porourangi returns from south island to live in whangara porourangi brings kahu back to nani flowers from rehuas mother for the holidays porourangi brings kahu back to nani flowers from rehuas mother for the holidays kahu is back. Free download or read online the whale rider pdf epub book. In every generation since kahutia, a male heir has inherited the title of chief. The first greatgrandchild of the whanau, she was loved by all her relatives except the one whose love she needed mosther greatgrandfather.
Often people are left alone until they do something wrong. Pdf the whale rider book by witi ihimaera free download. Whale rider jigsaw reading in groups, read the following extracts 1 to 6 from whale rider witi ihimaera, 1987. Whale rider is an internationally successful new zealand film focusing on indigenous cultural issues. This whale rider casts spears as lifegiving objects to the islands, but one spear he casts years into the future, which is the time of the storys young heroine kahu. It looked like an easy read and, hey, i like killer whales. The whale rider by witi ihimaera lesson plans and teaching resources antigone this unit plan includes a study guide and answers, a jeopardystyle game requires mspowerpoint or compatible application, other projects, tests, and an extension activity connecting antigone with the whale rider. The whale rider starts a thousand years ago, with a pod of whales.
Based on the novel of the same name by maori writer witi ihimaera, whale rider is a unique family drama directed niki caro. The world premiere was on september 2002, at the toronto international film festival. You are in for a bit of an emotional rollercoaster with whale rider. Whale rider products, forest products, fruit and vegetables, fish, and wool. Before you start, have a look at the sample frame below.
Then, use the book excerpt and translate it into single frames. Then man arrived from the east, and the relationship between nature and man throve. The whale rider study guide contains a biography of author witi ihimaera, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. Nanny flowers does not want him to go, but she accepts his decision after making him promise to return to whangara. Create your own storyboard using the template on the next page. By tradition, the leader should be the firstborn son a. Each group will sum up one paragraph and tell the class what they have understood. Leadership styles observed in whale rider dannette allen. The biggest whale, the founder of maori culture, has a special relationship with the whale rider, a young man who sits upon its back.
Whale rider arrives in theaters already proven as one of the great audiencegrabbers of recent years. Whale rider is a film about indigenous people and the struggles that they can face to preserve their traditional way of life. The second thing that struck me is that the girl called paikea in the film the protagonist is in the book called kahu, in full kahutia te rangi. Summary marcus is thinking through the events of the previous days. Matthew whittle witi ihimaera 1944 problematic representation. But kahu trying to prove to her koro that she can be a leader even if she is a female is a strong representation of what this book is about. But he is focused on his duties as chief ofa maori tribe in whangara, on the east coast of new zealand a tribe that claims descent from the legendary whale rider. Most specifically, it makes you believe that a book thats basically about cultural rituals among the maori people of new zealand isnt only fascinating and entertaining, but accessible. The whale rider is definitely in my top ten list of alltime favorite books. The whale rider was a book i was quite drawn to, as i am a kiwi, and i love new zealand. Witi ihimaeras the whale rider is one of those rare books that is so pure and so moving that it makes you believe anything is possible. It would take some pretty powerful words to make something like that happen but those are exactly the kind of words that make up whale rider. If youve ever felt discriminated against because of your gender, this is the book for you. Ken blanchard is the chief spiritual officer and chairman of the board of the blanchard companies, and the author of a dozen bestselling books, including the one minute manager, raving fans and gung ho.
Whale done the power of positive relationships by kenneth h. The story begins with a focus on the ancient days, when nature and all wildlife were excitedly waiting for the coming of man. Little sense of deep enduring problems of minoritised maori life. First published in 1987 in new zealandthe authors homeland as well as. Initially he is pleased that blazes actions will push ronnie toward him, but when that does. Played by cliff curtis, porourangi is the father of paikea, he lives in germany with his new family. The first thing that struck me about the book was that its narrator is rawiri, kahus uncle. She is a maori girl living with her grandparents in their small community.
In a small new zealand coastal village, maori claim descent from paikea, the whale rider. In the book, our narrator from the beginning is a different rawiri. Summary of whale done approach linkedin slideshare. Whale rider mat no 10 storyboarding read the following excerpt from the book the whale rider. Described by metro magazine as part oracle, part memoralist, and an inspired voice, weaving many stories together, ihimaera has also written for stage and screen, edited books on the arts and culture, as well. Te kaieke tohora is a 2002 film based on the book the whale rider by witi ihimaera. Jan 01, 1987 the idea of the whale rider is a maori myth but myths and legends are a huge part of any culture, and maoris are very proud of theirs. New zealand was a direct beneficiary of many of the reforms achieved under the uruguay round of trade negotiations, with agriculture in. Early in the film, he is supposed to become the leader of the tribe according to koro. The plot whale rider follows the journey of eleven year old paikea apirana. Nov 27, 2008 eightyearold kahu craves her greatgrandfathers love and attention. Can someone compare the whale rider book and movie to me i.
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