Significance of Anathuthia’s Death

Anathuthia’s death shows how greed and selfishness can destroy the world. The Academy’s desire to use the World Serpent’s power instead of simply acknowledging its vast existence led to its death. Furthermore, this shows Tess how others are not always capable of seeing the beauty of the world she does. This moment is what pushes Tess, Pathka, and Kikiu southward as they hope to inspire others to see the beauty of the Serpents, while protecting them from those who are unwilling to do so.