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BONJOUR OUWE HOER

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 Pai struggles to find acceptance from her family and tribe. Her grandfather, Koro, is a proud and stubborn figure who refuses to believe that the new leader can be female.

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 Pai struggles to find acceptance from her family and tribe. Her grandfather, Koro, is a proud and stubborn figure who refuses to believe that the new leader can be female.

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I thought about how the people of Maori overcame the deterioration of their society and traditions affected bu colonization.However, Koro tries to preserve the MAORI culture for the future generations by searching for a male heir to whom he could teach and protect the cultural knowledge.

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"The Whale Rider" Themes
What does the director suggest about the themes of culture, leadership and expectations? What do we learn about these ideas? Can you provide an example - a scene/ character/ quote/ symbol from the film that shows this theme?
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Porourangi: “Look at me, for once in your life. Go on. You don’t even know who I am”

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A strong belief that something will happen or be the case.

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The way of life, especially the general customs and belief, of a particular group, at a particular time.

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The action of leading a group of people or an organization, or the ability to do this.

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Paikea- He was calling out to the ancient ones, but they weren't listening.... so I tried

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Paikea: There was no gladness when I was born. My twin brother died, and took our mother with him.

Paikea: They were waiting for their new leader... but he died.

Koro:  Wise leader, forgive me. I am only a fledgling new to flight.

Paikea: My name is Paikea Apirana, and I come from a long line of chiefs stretching all the way back to the whale rider. I'm not a prophet, but I know that our people will keep going forward, all together, with all of our strength.

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Paikea shows that you don't have to be a chosen one to be a leader. Standing up for what you believe in is being a true leader

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The whale tooth:
The tooth represents the passing on of their culture, strength and traditions to the new generation of leaders, so when Koro lost it, all their ancestry went with it, symbolically.

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When Paikea rides on the back of a whale just as her ancestor had, it shows a sign of a true leader, specifically to the Maori culture.
The message in the film shows that anyone can be a leader if they have the confidence and belief in themselves that they can make a change, inspire and empower others people.

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At the beginning of the film Koro found Paikea as a great disappointment and a curse to his people. Over time Koro learnt to accept and appreciate Paikea for who she truly was. A brave and courageous leader!

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In the old days, the land felt a great emptiness. It was waiting. Waiting to be filled up. Waiting for someone to love it. Waiting for a leader

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My name is Paikea Apirana and I come from a long line of chiefs, stretching all the way back to the whale rider...

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"This speech is a token of love and respect for