Comparing Kira And Maslow's Hierarchy Triangle In Gathering Blue

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Throughout the world today, people are faced with the growing levels of life. Maslow's Hierarchy Triangle is a “five tier model of human needs” in the shape of a pyramid. In Gathering Blue, a book about young, growing children who have special talents. Kira, one of the main characters is a dynamic person, meaning she is independent and growing. She is constantly changing and moving through the countless complications in her life. Both Kira and the levels of Maslow's Hierarchy Triangle compare in a lot of ways. Along with other characters, Kira compares to the safety level in Maslow's Hierarchy Triangle. When Kira’s mother perished, Kira felt very insecure because she had no one to help her with the rest of her life. “This two syllable mistake of a girl will wish she had died of a sickness beside of her mother.” Kira felt so helpless with her life because she had no one, that she actually wished that she would die soon so she wouldn't have to take care of herself alone. Soon after Kira was in that phase, she grew into her new lifestyle of living as a threader. “The orphan girl will stay. She will have a new role. He gestured toward the Singer’s robe, still spread out on the table.” After a long day in court with Vandera her enemy who tried to kill her, The …show more content…

When Kira was born in the village, she gathered a few friends. She met a small tyke named Matt, who lived in the Fen. “We’re friends of Matt,..” One of Kira’s closest friends Matt, was always there for her and was constantly helping her learn her job. One of Kira’s other best friend is a person that she met while doing her job. Thomas, the carver of the village has been in training since a tyke. “Thomas reassured her, and they walked on.” Like Matt, Thomas was a very supportive friend. He was always helping her with the singers robe and remembering the dye combinations. Friends will always be there for

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