Man and Sea

This week my reading task was to read a textbook called Man and Sea and complete a series of slides with questions about the book. One of the questions was to share my thoughts on the process Ioane (the person that gets the tattoo) had to go through to get the tatau (tattoo) and what I would do if I was him. My answer is below:

I agree on the process Ioane had to go through to get the tatau. If I was Ioane I probably would do the same thing because I would be that age and his father's son so I would probably want to get it too.

I also had to write a short paragraph about why it's important to be connected to cultral elements. Here is my answer to that:

Being disconnected from your cultural heritage can lead you to question who you are and where you belong. It also makes you feel lost and isolated. Connecting with your culture usually has a positive impact on your identity and sense of belonging. Connecting can also positively affect your mental health and wellbeing. It gives people a feeling of belonging and security to identify with a particular culture.

Have you ever read Man and Sea? Why do you think it's important to be connected to your culture?