Analysis Of The Poem The I Don t Say Brea - 1085 Words

Caida had little time to ponder the meaning of her brother’s words. Since Brea’s funeral Aldaria had been keeping a low profile, but now she approached. Fingle slipped away, once more towards the woods. Aldaria glanced after him, one eyebrow raised, then moved closer to Caida. â€Å"Bolste thinks goblins that killed that man,† Aldaria said. â€Å"Yes,† Caida replied. â€Å"But we don’t know that. We don’t even know if they were dangerous.† Aldaria held her gaze for a few seconds. â€Å"Caida, I don’t think Brea would have acted like that if they weren’t. And to end his own life as he did†¦ he knew this land was not paradise.† It was a bright winter’s day, but the bay was quiet. Little wind stirred the surf on the pebble beach and the forest loomed silent and brooding. The tribe milled around the bay camp. They clumped in twos and threes, speaking only in short bursts, almost whispering as if afraid of waking something. For the first time her own sense that all was not as it should be seemed to have infected the rest of her people. The relief and excitement they had felt when they emerged from the sea had been eroded away in less than a week. â€Å"Jacubui has changed his vote,† Aldaria continued. â€Å"We will build a stockade atop the crag as soon as possible.† â€Å"What,† Caida spluttered. â€Å"How do you know about this, it was for the council only!† â€Å"Bolste came to me for advice this morning. Do not feel bad, Caida. He is just doing what he can to protect us all.† Caida stared around at