Answer: The last word of Keesh was "It is not for a boy to know about witches, and I know nothing about witches. I only have means whereby I may kill an ice-bear with ease, that's all. It would be headcraft, not witchcraft".
In "The Story of Keesh" by Jack London, the people of the tribe did not believe that Keesh had hunt a large polar bear by himself, so they accused him and his mother of witchcraft. It required dignity and manhood for him to defend himself and speak against the elder hunters who disliked him.
Give page numbers in the book from witch these are found.
“any girl or boy who has not reached adulthood, for whom the street (in the broadest sense of the word, including unoccupied dwellings, wasteland, etc.) has become her or his habitual abode and/or sources of livelihood, and who is inadequately protected, supervised or directed by responsible adults”
Jonathan should try to figure out what exactly bothers him about his background, and whether this is fair. He could also try to change some of the things he dislikes. If he realizes that his complaints are unfair, he could try to look for groups that are very accepting, or that have a lot in common with him, and try to join these first. If none of this works, Jonathan could try to talk to a therapist who might be able to help him work through these negative feelings.
