Island of the Blue Dolphins chapter 6?

Answer 1

The main character is a girl named Wonapalei, and her secret name is Karana (all the people of Ghalas-at have secret names). Her people live in a village called Ghalas-at on the island, gathering roots and fishing to supply the tribe. One day, a ship of Aleuts, led by a Russian named Captain Orlov, arrive and persuade the natives into letting them hunt sea otter on the island in return for other goods. However, the Aleuts lied to the islanders and tried to leave without paying them. When they are confronted by Chief Chowig, Karana's father, a battle breaks out, taking lives on both sides, including Chowig's. The tribe is decimated by the battle, while the Aleuts leave the island, leaving little payment for the otters they hunted.

Later, the new Chief Kimki leaves the island for help. Eventually, he is able to send a ship to bring his people to the mainland, even though he doesn't return himself. Although Karana urges the captain to wait for her brother Ramo to return, the ship must leave before a storm approaches. Karana jumps off the ship and swims to shore, and the ship departs without them.

The siblings live alone on the island, hoping the ship will return. Ramo is eventually killed by a pack of feral dogs who abandoned the villagers after the battle against the Aleuts. Alone on the island, Karana must now take on traditionally male tasks, such as hunting, making spears, or building canoes, in order to survive. She vows to avenge her brother's death and kills several of the dogs, but has a change of heart when she encounters the leader of the pack. She tames him and names him Rontu, meaning "fox eyes" in her language.

Over time, Karana makes a life for herself. She builds a home and even stocks a cave with provisions in case the Aleuts ever come back, so she can hide from them. As she explores her island, Karana discovers ancient artifacts and an octopus (which she calls a devilfish). As time passes, she decides to hunt the squid. She also tames some birds and an otter; she feels a close kinship to the animals, the only inhabitants of the island beside herself.

One summer, the Aleuts return, and Karana takes refuge in the cave. She observes the Aleuts closely, and soon realizes that there is a girl, Tutok, among the Aleuts who takes care of the domestic duties, including getting water from the pool near Karana's cave. Despite Karana's precautions, Karana and the young Aleut woman meet and befriend each other. They exchange presents with each other when possible. Karana realizes how lonely she has been without other people. Later the Aleuts leave along with Tutok without being any wiser of Karana's presence, but also depriving her of her newfound friend.

More time goes by, and Rontu passes away. She soon finds a young pup that is clearly his son and takes him in, naming him Rontu-Aru ("Son of Rontu"). One day, Karana sees the sails of a ship, It docks shore, but it leaves. Two years later, in the spring, the boat comes back, so she dresses in her finest attire and goes to the shore to meet the boat. Her rescuers realize her attire will not be appropriate for the mainland, and they have a dress made for her. Although she does not like the dress, Karana realizes that this is part of her new life. The ship sails away, and takes Karana and Rontu-Aru to the mission in Santa Barbara, California.

Literary significance and receptionThe novel was highly acclaimed upon its publication, and became O'Dell's best known work. It was awarded the Newbery Medal in 1961.[1] O'Dell published a sequel, Zia, in 1976. This book follows 14-year-old Zia, Karana's niece, who believes her aunt is still alive, and eventually brings about her rescue by George Nidever.

Answer 2

In Chapter 6 of "Island of the Blue Dolphins," Karana builds a fence to protect herself from wild dogs on the island. She uses black cormorant feathers as bait to trap the dogs. This chapter highlights Karana's resourcefulness and determination to survive on the island.

Answer 3

Island of the Blue Dolphins Novel Study answers for chapter 13

Answer 4

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