Rontu is the former pet of the
Aleutian hunters
. “He was a much larger dog than any of ours,” Karana tells us, “which besides have short hair and brown eyes. I was sure that he was an Aleut dog” (15.3). Rontu used to belong to the Aleut.
How did Rontu die in island of the Blue Dolphins?
Rontu gets attacked by the devilfish
. Rontu walks the cliffs with Karana. When the Aleuts return to town, Rontu meets up with his former owner, Tutok. Rontu dies.
What does Rontu mean in island of the Blue Dolphins?
After the fourth night, Karana names him Rontu, which means ‘
Fox Eyes
. ‘ Rontu becomes Karana's constant companion as she moves about the island each day.
What color was Rontu in island of the Blue Dolphins?
Unlike the other dogs, which have brown fur and brown eyes, Rontu has
yellow eyes and gray fur
(he is also much larger than the average dog of the island). Though Rontu and Karana are enemies at the beginning of the novel, they become friends after Karana injures Rontu and then nurses him back to health.
How does Karana find Rontu?
When she has finished fishing for the day, Karana heads home with her catch. On her way home, she hears dogs fighting in the woods. She follows the sound to a meadow by a low sea cliff. There, she finds Rontu
fighting with two other dogs
, surrounded by the rest of the pack.
Who killed Rontu?
At the end of Chapter 8,
Karana
vows revenge against the dog pack for killing her brother (8.50). We see that she manages to shoot Rontu in the chest in Chapter 15.
Where does Ramo go when everyone is on their way to the ship?
| Term Where does Ramo go when everyone is on their way to the ship? Definition Back to the village to get his spear . | Term Give an example of man vs. self from the story. Definition Karana is very lonely while she is on the island by herself. |
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Where does Rontu finally die?
Where does Rontu finally die? He dies up
on the cliffs
where he loves to chase and bark at gulls.
Does Rontu ARU die?
Sadly, she returns to her house and starts rebuilding. More time passes
and Rontu dies
. Karana soon finds a young dog that looks like Rontu and takes him in naming him Rontu-Aru (meaning “Son of Rontu”).
What does Karana vow to never do again after gaining animal friends?
Later in the novel, after Karana has befriended a number of the animals of the island,
she decides for herself that she will never again kill any of these animals
. This is a significant decision, because she is dependant on a number of these animals for material.
How did Karana get a new dog?
How did Karana get a new dog after Rontu's death?
She put a mixture into the spring water to make the dogs go to sleep.
How old is Ramo?
Ramo is a curious and mischievous
six-year-old boy
who is the proud informant of everything that happens on the island.
Why didn't Karana leave the island?
Karana decides to leave the island
because she realizes that the life she leads on the island, isolated and severed from social connection
, is not a viable one. Although she ends up making a life for herself on the island, her interactions with Tutok proves that there is a certain loneliness and desolation in her life.
Why didnt Karana stop the fight between Rontu and the two dogs?
Karana noticed Rontu was acting dpstrand when
the lack of dogs came by
. She let him out of the fence and he had not returned. … She stated that the fight was between Rontu and the other two dogs. Karana knew if she broke up the fight they would eventually fight again.
Why didn't Rontu Go Devil fishing with Karana?
In chapter 17, Karan goes devil fishing. Why doesn't Rontu go with her? …
Because Karan had to let him out of the fence because dogs were sniffing around.
Why did Karana and Rontu have to stay overnight in the black cave?
Karana goes out that night
to observe the Aleut camp
. She does not take Rontu with her, because the Aleuts may have brought dogs. … Karana is afraid the Aleut girl might happen upon her house while looking for food or water, but decides to stay in the cave in the ravine.
