The Whale Rider

Revision video, PowerPoint and study notes for The Whale Rider IGCSE English Literature, especially for students of Edexcel 4ET1.

Travelling in The Whale Rider symbolises the emotional journeys and changes the characters undergo, as Witi Ihimaera aims to make the reader understand that traditional cultures should modernise whilst holding onto their history and cultural identities. Travelling is a metaphor for maturing and progress, particularly with Rawiri’s trip to Australia and Papua New Guinea, …