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Potiki
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Essay Topics
Money and power are presented as a destructive combination throughout the novel. Explore the ways in which they are destructive, and how these forces are at odds with the Maori people and their values.
Hemi believes in people as one of the keys to survival. How does Grace convey the importance of the concept of people to the survival and preservation of the whanau?
Explore the relationship between the Maori people and the natural world in Potiki.
Repression is a central idea in Potiki. What message does Grace hope to convey through her exploration of it?
Hemi and Tangi are presented as two contrasting characters, yet both are essential to the survival of the whanau. Describe their differences and how each of these characters contributes to the common goal of preserving the whanau.
The relationship between life and death is central to the novel. Describe the multiple manifestations of this relationship and explore how they contribute to the novel's overall message about life and death.
With close reference to the text, explore the significance of the meeting house in the novel.
Explain the significance of stories in the novel.
Toko's life and death impact the lives of his family and community in a significant way. Discuss the importance of these events in the novel, as well as the overall significance of Toko's character.
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