While pai lives in present day whangara, new zealand with her grandparents, maori tradition maintains that the leadership should. Whale rider scenes summary by mia tarquinio on prezi. I absolutely adore everything about it, and really do think theres something everyone can relate to in this story. Pais mother died during childbirth and her artist father has left new zealand. Jan 01, 1987 written in 1987, the whale rider is a deceptively short book. The whale rider is definitely in my top ten list of alltime favorite books. The new zealand film whale rider tells the story of 12year old pai, a maori girl whose ancestor paikea was the whale rider. It is much more subtle, and although we see some of the same lessons as we see rawiri and his biker friends fight on the side of the elderly community members who try to save many beached whales, still the message is an undertone, and the final ending of the book is openended, and we know that now koro will let kahu be the female leader shes. It saves her from the patriarchal system and shows koro she is the leader. 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. 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. Pai climbs on top of the largest beached whale and urges it back into the sea, presumably leading the other whales.
It is much more subtle, and although we see some of the same lessons as we see rawiri and his biker friends fight on the side of the elderly community members who try to save many beached whales. Ann mcclellans global literature class at plymouth state university. Nov 23, 2014 this video fits the requirement for the whale rider video analysis of dr. 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 chiefs eldest son, porourangi, fathers twins a boy and a girl. The two main characters of each story share one major characteristic in common. Whale rider mat no 10 storyboarding read the following excerpt from the book the whale rider. Then, use the book excerpt and translate it into single frames. Can someone compare the whale rider book and movie to me i. First published in 1987 in new zealandthe authors homeland as well as. Whale rider is a magical tale of survival, stubbornness and destiny. In the film, whale rider, pai discovers her sense of self as she reinvents the maori tribes creation myth to.
Only 120 pages long, its a richly layered story dealing with several major social issues. Similarly, the book is rather ordinary near the beginning, and the writing is too simple. Setting whale rider whale rider is set in a small village called whangara, on the east coast of the north island of new zealand. Whale rider this module has been designed to accompany the film whale rider 2003. The indie film whale rider is an engrossing character drama with an inspirational message. Directed and written by niki caro, the film is based on witi ihimaeras novel the whale rider. May 01, 2003 the whale rider is definitely in my top ten list of alltime favorite books. Witi ihimaera is a novelist and short story writer from new zealand, perhaps the bestknown maori writer today. Whale rider is a 2002 new zealandgerman family drama film written and directed by niki caro. Her grandfather koro apirana believes that this is a role reserved for males only. 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 main reason is that the book and movie have differences, the musical is based on the movie and book and well the soundtrack is the soundtrack.
If youve ever felt discriminated against because of your gender, this is the book for you. The whale, in turn, was saved from death and loss of meaning in the modern world. Jun 01, 2014 it is much more subtle, and although we see some of the same lessons as we see rawiri and his biker friends fight on the side of the elderly community members who try to save many beached whales, still the message is an undertone, and the final ending of the book is openended, and we know that now koro will let kahu be the female leader shes. The taniwha serves as the last test for paikea in the film. 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. The whale mothers look over their young while the single leader whale the bull whale reminisces about his own youth so long ago, and the precious time he spent with the whale rider. Blending legend with a reality thats both gritty and beautiful, this novel was made into a movie that was released in the united states just prior to the books publication here. Ending spoiler for whale rider 2002, plus mistakes, quotes, trivia and more.
The whale mothers look over their young while the single leader whalethe bull whalereminisces about his own youth so long ago, and the precious time he spent with the whale rider. You are in for a bit of an emotional rollercoaster with whale rider. Niki caro based on the book by witi ihimaera prezi by. The novel is set in modern times and there are some references that link it into the late 1970s and early 1980s. While pai lives in present day whangara, new zealand with her grandparents, maori tradition maintains that the leadership should only be inherited by males. The whale rider starts a thousand years ago, with a pod of whales. I am always on the lookout for films with positive messages, and especially when they give kids insights to another country or culture. 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. It takes a series of startling events and adventures before the village elder, her grandfather, finally realises that she really is the reincarnation of the first maori, the whale rider of the title. This script is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay andor viewings of whale rider.
In every generation for over 1,000 years, a male heir born to the chief succeeds to the title. The question and answer section for the whale rider is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel. With keisha castlehughes, rawiri paratene, vicky haughton, cliff curtis. Myth, culture, and family in whale rider essay 1012. The movie whale rider by niki caro 1481 words bartleby. The girl is the natural heir to the headship of the village, except that she is a girl. Only kahu understands that she is the whale rider, and that she must guide the whales back to the safety of the sea. The world premiere was on september 2002, at the toronto international film festival. Create your own storyboard using the template on the next page. These two share many common themes such as sexism, discrimination, and loss. In the movie, whale rider, there are great examples of joseph campbells article, four functions of myth, which are.
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. Can someone give me a summary of the whale rider book. Myth, culture, and family in whale rider essay 1012 words. She rides it well out to sea, narrating that she has no fear of death. 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. Ihimaera lives in new zealand and is of maori descent and anglosaxon descent through his father, tom. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of whale rider by witi ihimaera. Whale rider arrives in theaters already proven as one of the great audiencegrabbers of recent years. According to legend, the maori came to whangara when their great leader paikea led them by riding on a whale. I know, i know, i still need to get the cast names in there and ill be eternally tweaking it, so if you have any corrections, feel free to drop me a. Comprehension and discussion activities for the film whale rider. The whale rider abstract whale rider is a drama film of the 2002, based on the novel of witi ihimaera, and directed by niki caro.
Coupling a specific sense of place and culture with a. He attended church college of new zealand in temple view, hamilton, new zealand. Since whale rider is set in new zealand and the story is about a maori tribe, a lot of the words used are traditional maori words, making it a little tricky to follow along. The whale rider by witi ihimaera penguin books australia. 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. However, in the next scene her family is waiting for her to wake up in the hospital and her grandfather has finally gained respect for her. Chapter 10 kahu is 4 years old, when rawiri decides it is time he leaves whangara.
The movie whale rider by niki caro 1481 words 6 pages in the movie whale rider by niki caro, the theme is subjugation of women and the main character paikea manages to surpass the patriarchal beliefs so she is a winner which is good for the community and that makes for a happy ending. Finally, the whale rider script is here for all you quotes spouting fans of the niki caro movie with keisha castlehughes. 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. Whale rider these teaching resources emphasize the film version. Pai is being raised by her loving grandparents, koro and nanny flowers rawiri paratene and vicky haughton. Unfortunately her twin brother, who was supposed to be the chief of her village, died at birth and her grandfather did not want her because of her being a girl. The first greatgrandchild of the whanau, she was loved by all her relatives except the one whose love she needed mosther greatgrandfather. Before you start, have a look at the sample frame below. Written in 1987, the whale rider is a deceptively short book. In the film, whale rider, pai discovers her sense of self as she reinvents the maori tribes creation myth to save the dying culture. 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. Comprehension and discussion activities for the film whale. The whale rider by witi ihimaera, jay lagaaia, audiobook.
The biggest whale, the founder of maori culture, has a special relationship with the whale rider, a young man who sits upon its back. The whale rider the snail and the whale a whale of a tale all about porpoises, dolphins, and whales cat in the hats learning library who would win. Ever since, the maori have been led by the descendants of that leader. Jul 11, 2017 167 videos play all whale rider 2002 fullhd movie interstellar 2014 full movie humpback whales feeding on krill deep into the wild bbc duration. By tradition, the leader should be the firstborn son a. Nanny flowers does not want him to go, but she accepts his decision after making him promise to return to whangara. The movie begins with the birth of twins, the latest in that line. The movie whale rider, directed by niki caro, have many things in common with the book nervous conditions, written in 2002 by tsitsi dangarembga. 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. A contemporary story of love, rejection and triumph as a young maori girl fights to fulfill a destiny her grandfather refuses to recognize.
Whale rider is an internationally successful new zealand film focusing on indigenous cultural issues. Paikea called for the whales and the ancient gods answered her. Whale rider is set in the maori community of new zealand. 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. I think that the article should be split such as whale rider film, whale rider musical and whale rider soundtrack. Jun 20, 2003 whale rider arrives in theaters already proven as one of the great audiencegrabbers of recent years. Whale rider takes place in present day new zealand, where a 12yearold girl named pai keisha castlehughes is growing up in an allmaori community.
The epilogue begins focusing again on the whale herd, this time though in present times. Diana rowan was the casting director and had the established reputation for casting children such as anna paquin the piano. As mentioned before, this relationship has clear evidence from past sections of the book and even receives explicit mention from rawiri. This is the final scene of whale rider we see the celebration of the new leader paikea apirana. The whale rider epilogue summary and analysis gradesaver. Often this type of film ends up making a caricature of the people, accentuating their quaint customs and idiosyncratic behaviors and causing us to smile condescendingly at their ignorance and stunted development. Though disregarded by her grandfather and shunned by the villagers, 12yearold paikea remains certain of her calling and trains herself in the customs of her people. In a small new zealand coastal village, maori claim descent from paikea, the whale rider. The module consists of teachers notes and a handout with background information that you can copy and give to your students. The story follows a 12yearold maori girl named paikea apirana who struggles to earn her grandfathers. A film and gender unit for stage 5 english a variety of approaches to the film. Whale rider is a story of the quest for the new leader of an indigenous maori tribe living on an island off the coast of new zealand. This video fits the requirement for the whale rider video analysis of dr.