I first assisted Kaitlin in following the plot details of chapters 9-11. We then studied how Capt Kidd and Johanna bond when faced with adversity notwithstanding their age and cultural differences. I noted how Johanna speaks Kiowa to Capt Kidd regardless of his inability to speak the language . In this way ,the two are alike as each believes the "word" , a communication, or the role of the messenger is more important than fully comprehending the significance of the message. Kaitlin did well in recognizing the author's reference to the "news" as a symbol of thought and reason juxtaposed to the reference to a weapon as a symbol of its opposite ,violence.