Evaluate and Connect Essay
By: Brian Lin

Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell was based on a true story about a girl named Karana who survives on an island for 18 years. Karana from Island of the Blue Dolphins knows how to be resourceful.

My definition of resourceful is to know what to do or where to get help in any situations. By knowing this, we can see that Karana shows resourcefulness by hiding from the Aleuts when they came, climbing the cliff when the tsunami came, even knowing her choice about killing Rontu or not when he was hurt by Karana herself. Another definition for resourceful of mine is brave. Karana needs to show bravery about hiding from the Aleuts, climbing the cliff, and making the weapons when it was a law the no woman can make weapons in her village.

I think Karana grows up a lot by knowing what her choice is. Before, Karana has to decide with her father, her sister Ulape, or maybe Ramo. But now Karana can choose wisely, knowing how to decide by estimating the time. For example, when the Tsunami came and if Karana went back to pack her things, Karana might be washed away by the tsunami! Karana is also knowing what is her choice of about trusting Tutok or not. Anyways, Kanana shows confidence by doing these things.

However, Karana had faced many problems in many situations in the island. But Karana solved them all by showing resourcefulness, confidence, and bravery. For example, when the tsunami came, Karana shows resourcefulness by knowing what to do like climbing the cliff. By climbing the cliff, Karana needs confidence to climb it. Another example is when Karana saves Rontu, who was hurted by Karana herself. Karana saves Rontu by showing confidence and bravery to carry him home instead for killing him. Then, Karana shows resourcefulness by knowing what to do to heal Rontu.

Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell is a survival, story; I like survival stories because it makes the story move and more interesting. I wish I would read more stories by Scott O’ Dell.

In class, we read an AWESOME book called, “Island of the Blue Dolphins.” it was a great book. Especially, it is a survival story. This is the book cover. (Below) Enjoy reading!