Who is The Maori People from Teacher and what is their importance? Teacher English & Literature The Maori People | Teacher

The Maori people that Sylvia Ashton-Warner encounters during her tenure as a teacher at the Fernhill School in Omahu, New Zealand, are portrayed as genial, enthusiastic people who have been held back by poverty and racism. Sylvia sees the inner vision of the Maori children and is convinced of their abilities and intelligence. Many of these children face adverse and even life-threatening circumstances in their homes. Some of the students come to class dirty and rumpled and obviously ill-prepared for the day.