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In the aftermath of the powerful storm that moved across their island, a tremendous sense of community shone through. People of all families and ages came together to share in food, dance, and storytelling to celebrate the passing of the storm, but more importantly, the beginning of a new life. However, amidst all the excitement, Morning Girl recognized a piece in Star Boy that she once felt herself…read the passage below and examine this new connection.
“I didn’t think much of this – I was used to my brother being a child, and he was simply behaving the way a child behaves, no worse than that. I remembered when I could run free, not worrying that I might appear foolish, and there was a part of me that wished I could join Star Boy now: do whatever I wanted with no aunt’s or uncle’s eyes to correct me or to embarrass Mother by staring too hard. I had received those looks only once, and that had been too much, more than enough to remind me that though I had not yet become a woman, I was no longer a child.”
Morning Girl – pages 49-50
o Describe this connection that Morning Girl is now making with Star Boy. How does it make her feel about him?
o The community quietly questions Star Boy’s childish behavior through disapproving glances and subtle conversations. Explain how his family reacts to these attitudes from the community towards Star Boy.
