For this weeks chapter, I find it quite interesting because I was intrigued by how Yetu interacts with humans, whom she refers to as “two-legs.” Her descriptions of them were fascinating, especially since she views the world from an aquatic perspective. For instance, she likened their hair to “large chunks of coral” (Solomon, 71). This is noteworthy as it helps shift the reader’s view from a land-focused to a sea-focused lens (Terracentric). As well chapter 7 stood out to me, as it explores the dynamic between Yetu and Oori. This relationship ultimately nudges Yetu towards making decisions with her own interests at heart. Their attraction to one another adds another layer of complexity to their interaction, focusing more on their essences rather than external differences. This connection ties back to earlier discussions in class about the distinctions between creatures and humans, questioning where we draw the line between them. Yetu is distinctly not a human yet she more than merely an animal. She possesses complex emotions, advanced cognition, and can form meaningful relationships with bipeds, even though she has physical traits like gills and sharp teeth that are non-human. This idea draws me back as well to the argument we had when we read “The Little Mermaid” that mermaids are human as well and they have key characteristics like emotions and family that can argue that they are more human than merely animals.