She names her dog Rontu "fox eyes" and after Rontu dies she names his son Rontu-Aru"Son of Rontu".
Karana's dog's name in "Island of the Blue Dolphins" is Rontu.
Karana names the dog Rontu. When Rontu dies, she gets a new dog and names it Rontu-Aru.
Rontu the Wild Dog and her brother Ramo
Karana captured the son of Rontu by setting a trap made of seaweed and hiding nearby to catch him when he got caught in it. She then carefully approached the trapped dog and managed to free him without causing harm.
Karana named the otter Mon-an-ee at first, then realised it was a female, and named it Won-an-ee.
The dog's name is Rontu.
Karana gets left alone on her own. Her and this Dog named rontu become bestfriends
Karana mourned Rontu's death by giving him a proper burial, creating a gravestone for him, and finding comfort in her memories of him. She also found solace in knowing that Rontu had lived a happy life before his passing.
Karana uses a slow and patient approach to gradually acclimate Rontu to entering the dark cave. She provides encouragement and positive reinforcement to help build Rontu's confidence and trust in her guidance. Through consistent and gentle exposure, Rontu eventually overcomes his fear and is able to enter the cave with Karana.
Rontu dropped his fish because he was sharing it with the main character, Karana, as a gesture of kindness and friendship. This act helped build a connection between Rontu and Karana in the story "Island of the Blue Dolphins."
Ah, Karana expanded her household by rescuing and caring for Rontu, the wild dog. This was important to her because it brought companionship and a sense of family to her solitary life on the island. Rontu became a loyal friend and helped her feel less lonely, filling her days with love and joy.