(from Sarah, age 13)
Marjorie answers:
Dear Sarah,
Mora plays a vital role in the life and well-being of her clan and for her grandson, Dar. It is Mora who insists on caring for Dar after his mother’s death in childbirth, and she remains his guardian as he matures. Because of her age and experience, she knows which plants can be eaten, which can cause illness or death, or which hard-to-find plant can heal wounds. She sends Dar up the mountain to get them for his injured uncle, Kenok (his father’s brother, killed by a saber-tooth cat). Although she is well aware of Dar’s fear of heights, she feels it is important that he act in the face of fear, as he must do in his coming initiation ceremony. Mora is a woman of strong character and wisdom, and the clan members listen to what she says. Dar, orphaned early in his life, is dependent upon her guiding presence, her good sense, and her loving concern for him.
My thanks for your question, Sarah.
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