Character description

This is a Venn Diagram to differentiate between the characters

in the story.

Rata is a human being and he wants to reach home as soon

as possible so that he doesn’t get stranded when there is war

between Tawhirimatea and Tangaroa. Rata wanted to get back

home quickly so he wanted to make a waka. However Rata

was disrespectful because he did not ask for permission, or

even remembered to thank the God of the forest after cutting

down trees to make his waka. This shows that Rata was a bit

selfish and disrespectful.

On the other hand the forest creatures demonstrated their

values by teaching Rata a lesson. They put all the trees

together that Rata had cut down. The creatures of the forest

were humble and thankful towards Tanemahuta the God of the

forest. They worked in a team and were always calm and

cheerful, They taught Rata not to forget his values even when

he was in a desperate situation.