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The Great Bear

David A. Robertson

The Great Bear

David A. Robertson

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The Great Bear Part 1 Summary & Analysis

Part 1, Chapter 1 Summary

Morgan, Eli, and Arik, a talking squirrel, are hunting in the woods near Misewa. They are in Askí, an alternate world, which they entered through a portal created by Eli’s drawing. Morgan struggles to use a homemade slingshot to hunt a prairie chicken, reflecting on her inexperience with hunting compared to Eli, who learned at a younger age. Their conversation shifts to cultural differences as Morgan tries to explain the concept of animated cartoons to Arik, using the example of Bart Simpson, a character unfamiliar to him. Morgan and Eli discuss the overuse of technology like iPads in their world, contrasting it with their current lifestyle in Misewa. Morgan laments that back on Earth, people, including herself, are too absorbed in screens to engage in real-life activities. She calculates time differences between Earth and Askí, noting that one day in Askí is one hour on Earth. Morgan reiterates her determination to hunt, acknowledging it as a necessity for survival in Misewa.

Part 1, Chapter 2 Summary

Misewa celebrates Morgan‘s success in hunting a prairie chicken, marking a significant moment for her. The feast reflects the village’s growth over time; it has a larger population and more longhouses than before.

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