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Plot Events:The first major event in this book is that Karana is left alone on the island. This event is major because no one would want to be stranded on a deserted island all alone.It is uncommon for a young girl to be left by herself on a large piece of land.It is stressful,terrifying, and lonely to survive by yourself. You never know what is ahead of you. Another major event that took place was when Karana encountered the Aleuts again. This is major because she has already met them and suffered from them because they took her father's life away so, she really doesn't want to talk to them. Once more, the Aleuts hunt otter and leave very few alive. The last major event is that a ship came to the Island of the Blue Dolphins to take Karana to Santa Barbara. This is major because Karana has lived alone for so many years on the island, she is surprised about the ship's presence. This is how Scott O'Dell met Karana and wrote her story. …show more content…

This is why this part of the book is the climax. Resolution: The solution to the problem was that a ship came to the island of the Blue Dolphins and took Karana to Santa Barbara. One detail is that Karana saw the ship and the men on the ship took her. This shows how the problem was solved. Theme:I think the theme Scott O'Dell wanted me to learn was "Make the best out of a bad situation". I think this because Karana had to deal with living alone and doing the things she needed to do to survive. Though it was difficult, Karana had determination and perseverance. This is why I think "Make the best out of a bad situation" is the theme of this

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