Dawn
Publication Information
Author:  Bang, Molly	Illustrator:
Title:  Dawn	Date:  1983
Publisher:  Morrow	City:  New York
ISBN, paperback:  0-688-02400-9	ISBN, hardback:
Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes	ESOL:
Family:   Yes	Young Adult:
Picture:   Yes
General Information:
Book Type(s):    legends, tales and myths
HSE Descriptor(s):
Summary:
In this adaptation of a traditional tale, a wounded Canada goose takes on the shape of a woman. An island man, a sailmaker, loves her and she him. But when he demands that she help him make an intricate sail, she plucks out all her feathers and kills herself for his sake.
Teaching Ideas:
Teachers will have to present this story very carefully, providing a context for the appreciation of legends, fables, and folktales. The woman's identity may not be immediately apparent to the readers; they may want to discuss her as well as the role of her daughter. The book could serve as a springboard for discussions on husband and wife relationships and the role that love and sacrifice play in how we live. Teachers may want to compare this tale to one from another tradition, for example, Bruchac's First Strawberries, a tale also about the love between a man and a woman. This book could be used as a model for adults who wish to write their own folk tale, and it also lends itself to journal reflections. For additional tales see the Legends, Tales, and Myths Matrix.
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Social Studies > anthropology > folklore > folktales Emotions-Personal Issues > emotions > love Family > marriage

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