Theme 1

  - The first theme is: Always stay strong.
Kira goes through really rough times in her life, but is constantly reminded to stay strong by her mother, Katrina. "'Take pride in your pain,' her mother had always told her. 'You are stronger than those who have none.'" These were her mother's words of wisdom. Kira was taught as a young girl to always be strong, and to never give up. Katrina was a very wise woman, and a loving mother. It's no wonder Kira always took her advice, and remembered little tidbits of important messages she was taught. Her mother was telling her that, though she was physically disabled, she was still strong willed, strong minded, and strong hearted.

This is an accurate description of Kira through her hard times. Image courtesy of google.com and quotehd.com

   Kira has a hard life after the death of her mother, but she still held fast and never gave up. She was determined to stay in the village, and her determination and skill kept her alive. She always stayed strong.