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dayvonbogan
dayvonbogan
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High School - 9th Grade

In "Gathering Blue," how does Kira's community distance itself from the realities of their word?

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Posted by dayvonbogan on Thursday April 10, 2008 at 6:06 AM and tagged with community, gathering blue, kira, reality.

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  1. renelane Teacher
    High School - 11th Grade

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    Kira's community is isolated by surrounding fields and wooded areas that are meant to keep the villagers in, just as much as outsiders out. They use fear of the forest to discourage attempts to leave.

    The community also weeds out the weak and infirm to promote a strong work environment that is not burdened with caring for the sick or injured. In taking away those with special needs, the community is without much need for compassion and emotion, that leads to a lack of true connection between its own members.

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    Posted by renelane on Thursday April 17, 2008 at 5:05 AM