W2: About the House Girl Part B

Reading notes are on “About the House Girl” by Karok. Pg40-50

• Interesting that Patapir only lives with his parents and doesn’t know very many others. Sounding as coming from a tribe, it seems like he would be able to have a wife by manhood. 
• I wonder why Ifapi is very shy and timid. I get a feeling of traumatic experience
• Does Patapir’s family trade with or do they do more with the Rekwoi village?
• Patapir being shy around the two women makes him very relatable to many young teenagers, trying to get their first dates. Shy but curious and willing. 
• The intrigue of Ifapi and her aunt is quite strong on Patapir, since he was able to leave despite all the positive attention he received. 
• The women seem a bit peeved at peoples interest in Ifapi aunt’s house.
• The two women are very mischievous, maybe they will teach Patapir a lesson?
• “Women never dance in the Life Renewing Dance, but the leader is served by one woman...” ( Pg 44) He figured out why Ifapi is the way she is, as well as we in the audience realize her significance. 
• Pg 46- Oh no he’s kidnapping her now, way too interested in her.
• They moved to marriage so fast, he just saw her like the first time maybe two days ago. Well, love at first sight I guess? 
• I wonder how they choose who will replace her as the dancer and server at the event since there is specific requirements?
• The women seem annoyed that they weren’t chosen, it makes it feel like the ugly stepsister contrast, very Cinderella esque.
• But is she still an about the House Girl, but with children now?