Are you scared of going in to see the raghnaid {the council}?" asked a gray female pup. "Are you cag mag {crazy}? If a bear was his Milk Giver, you think he's scared of the raghnaid?
In "Shadow Wolf" by Kathryn Lasky, a young gray female pup questions another's fear of facing the council, referred to as "raghnaid." She challenges the fear by suggesting that if someone has faced greater threats, like a bear, they should not be intimidated by the council. This highlights a theme of courage and the idea that true bravery comes from overcoming greater challenges. The conversation reflects the dynamics among the characters,...