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Island of the Blue Dolphins

Published on Nov 18, 2015

Introduction to Scott O'Dell's classic novel, The Island of the Blue Dolphins

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Island of the blue dolphins

introduction
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The Inspiration

The history of san nicolas island off the coast of california. it is part of the channel islands.
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It fictionalizes the story of the Lone Woman of San Nicolas Island.

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The lone woman

The real karana
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The setting

early 1800s -- california is still a part of Spain
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About 200000 Native americans in the territory

hundreds of dialects -- 7 major languages
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1800s -- Aleuts travel south to hunt otters

The aleuts were colonized by the russians for 100 years
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main characters

both human and non-human
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Karana Ramo Captain Orlov Chowig Ulape Kimki Matassip Nanko Rontu Tutok

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plot summary

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It is a survival tale about a Native American girl who lives alone on an island for 18 years.

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conflicts

man vs self, man vs man, man vs nature
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The themes are that all living things are connected and interdependent. Love and compassion overcome hatred and the desire for vengeance.

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