The Last Great Snake: Discussion Questions

Complete the following questions.  Remember to give reasons and text evidence to support your answers.

Why does the story end with Bala wondering whether regaining his place in the community was worth killing the last great snake?

Why does Kotil insist that, without Medana, Bala would never have killed the last great snake?

Why does Bala feel that he is without honor even among people who do not know him, such as the old man in the valley, kotil, and Medana?

Why doesn't Bala defend himself by telling the villagers why he entered Gatani's house?

The Last Great Snake

What do you think is "the chain" that binds Medana to Kotil?

Why doesn't the old man ask Bala why he is living alone in the strange valley of bones?

Why doesn't Gatani consider the fact that Bala has always been a respected member of the community?