Island of the Blue Dolphins
Why does Karana decide to not interfere with the dog fight between Rontu and the two dogs?
ch. 17
ch. 17
Though Karana could easily interfere with her bow and arrows, she chooses to let Rontu stand up for himself. It initially seems he will lose the battle, but he is only playing defense, and ultimately kills one of them. From then onwards, Rontu stays with Karana, and the other dogs leave them alone.