Koro demonstrates his determination when he desperately searches for a new successor for the Maori tribe. He shows the boys the customs of the culture, such as the chants and warrior techniques, in the hope that he will discover a new leader. Through his determination in the search for his successor, Koro shows the trait of a leader. Kino demonstrates determination when he tries to sell the pearl in the city, but does not get the price that he believes is right. The pearl buyer offers him 1,500 pesos, but Kino sternly believes it is worth 50,000 when he says,“‘It is worth fifty thousand,’ he said. ‘You know it. You want to cheat me’” (Steinbeck 65). This shows that Kino has leadership qualities because he has determination and stands up for what he believes is …show more content…
Koro demonstrates wisdom when he is at the beach, as he watches Paikea ride the beached whale back into the water. It is at this moment he realizes that Paikea should be his successor when Koro says, “Wise leader, forgive me. I am only a fledgling new to flight” (Whale Rider. Dir. Niki Caro, 2002.). This shows that Koro has wisdom because he recognizes that he was wrong for thinking that one of the boys would be a better leader than Paikea. Kino proves that he has wisdom when he and Juana are back in his village and he throws the pearl back into the water when Steinbeck describes, “And Kino drew back his arm and flung the pearl with all his might”(Steinbeck 117). This shows that Kino has wisdom because he is able to come to the realization that the pearl is