Notes 3

5).Comments
-I think 13 turnings of the moon is 13 years.
-Ishi keeps many things from Elder Uncle.
-Tobacco is sacred to Native Americans, but its a drug to Americans.
-It seems like ishi exaggerated the Saldu's features.
-The drawing of Ishi and Tushi playing gives an idea of the setting.
4).Questions
-What happened to Ishi's father?
-Why is Timawi sad?
-What is the significance of13 turnings of the moon?
-Why shouldn't Ishi tell Elder Uncle about the Black Rock?
3).Words
-Aiku Tsub: It is good.
-Wakara: full moon
-Waganupa: Mount Lassen
2).Terms
-Simile "Her voice is soft like the big gray duck ..."
-Onomatopoeia "Plika, plika, plick - it sounded like a woodpecker calling"
1).Summary
-In this part of the story, Ishi is talking to Tushi about what he saw up on Black Rock.