Mosquitoes

The mosquitoes are symbols of God’s power. When Pentaquod arrives in the Chesapeake area, the members of the Choptank tribe tell him that the mosquitoes are the only things that spoil the paradise. The werowance (Chief) of the tribe says that God made mosquitoes to remind man that God could do anything that he liked.

Crab

Crab is a symbol of god’s goodness. Scar-chin tells Pentaquod that even after God made everything the Native American people needed, he blessed them with the crab. The crab has little meat, so it is difficult to eat, but the Native Americans consider the crab to be the “best food under the sky” (28).

Pewter Dishes

The pewter dishes are symbols of ownership and of troubled times. The pewter dishes belong to Martha Keene. Martha treasures these dishes because they are a luxury that belongs to her despite the...