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Show - hk explore new thoughts and ideas. Finally, he turned to his mother to discuss his feelings about war, courage and death. "My son," his mother sighed, "the -uestions you ask are not to be answered by a woman." "Why not? Do not women hold opinions? Do not women love, hate, fear, like, and dislike? I know that you, my mother, have deep feelings. Why can you not express them to me, your son?" The beaut if til, serene Marama smiled and pulled Roa's head to her bosom. "My lot is to be your loving mother and helpmate to my husband, your father. Yes, I have feelings. Yes, I have opinions: but they must be keot within me. The tradition of our people dictates that the woman does not speak on such matters." "Is tradition stronger than thought?" "Manv times it is." "Then I am against tradition." "You are an impetuous youth, my son. This can be both good and bad for you." She smiled, again and hugged him close to her. "Perhaos you can find satisfaction to some of your nuestions from your grandmother, Wetekia. She has weathered many |
