A young boy Mako learns to be prepared and confident when he kills a shark (as he had been practicing for a long time) that had been terrorizing fishermen in his native Bora Bora for years. The shark, called Tupa, had killed Mako’s father years ago, and this and a grand reward lead Mako to kill the shark. His desire is also enforced when his dog is in danger of being killed by the the shark Tupa. In the short story “Ghost of the Lagoon”, the boy is eager, and later loyal to his dog Afa when he is in danger.
Mako demonstrates his eagerness early in the story when he is told about the reward to kill Tupa. He aspires to kill Tupa, as it was Tupa who killed Mako’s father, and feels strongly that he will, “He would paddle out to the reef and challenge
Mako demonstrates his eagerness early in the story when he is told about the reward to kill Tupa. He aspires to kill Tupa, as it was Tupa who killed Mako’s father, and feels strongly that he will, “He would paddle out to the reef and challenge