Gathering Blue Character Analysis

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We all have similarities to Maslow's Hierarchy in many different ways. Maslow's Hierarchy is a triangle that shows us the levels of life starting at the bottom. Gathering Blue's characters by Lois Lowry are full of excitement and you never know what will happen. Maslow's Hierarchy compared to the characters from Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry are alike in multiple ways.

Kira a character from the novel is alike the levels self-esteem and Friends/Belongings. Since Kira is alike the level self-esteem, she is confident and smart. In the novel Kira has a self-esteem because when Vandara wanted to take her to the field Kira did not go down without a fight. She fought and fought,and which lead Vandara to take Kira to the Council
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Matt in the novel is very creative and he learns how to solve his problems. In the book Matt solves his problems by finding the color blue for the village. When Matt gave Kira the gift of blue she was shocked. Now they have blue in the village. Matt really fits self actualization because he solves his own problems,and confident.

Annabella another character from the novel suites the two levels self actualization and self-esteem. She has self actualization because she is very creative. In the book Annabella is very dexterous with her hands. Her skills with the threads and the dyes she makes are amazing. Since self actualization fits Annabellla, she is a creative woman that cares about other people. Another level that fits Annabella is self esteem. Annabella has made many achievements like being able to make all the colors,but blue. Also she is confident because she stands up for Kira. Annabella suites self-esteem because she is very positive and she achieves her goals.

The Hierarchy made by Maslow compared to the characters Kira, Matt, and Annabella from Gathering Blue are the same in many ways. We all live our lives different ways and believe different things that is what makes us different. What two levels would best suite you if you were in Gathering

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