My ishmael post 2

1.In the dictionary the the definition of anthropomorphism is The representation of the Deity, or of a polytheistic deity, under a human form, or with human attributes and affections and the second definition is the ascription of human characteristics to things not human. I think Ishmael is applying that humans often misunderstand animals actions as human attributes.

2.In this chapter Ishmael leads us through the evolution of the Awks on planet Calliope. They start out as Awks and then some evolve into Bawks and then a few evolve into Cawks. These Cawks live in tribes and have a cultural heritage. They practice the strategy of ‘Erratic Retaliation’.

a.Ishmael describes erratic retaliation as get as good as you get but don't be to predictable so in other words if one is not bothering you than don't bother them back however after a period of time so your to predictable make a move and let them know that you are there.
b.It is a peace keeping method because it doesn't involve fighting it's more of who ever wins fairly with out using violence so like playing a game of rock paper scissors or something.
c.Why don’t the Cawks just annihilate each other (instead of just doing the occasional attacks?
The Cawks don't annihilate each other because it would be like breaking or ignoring the rules of a game also because the other tribes would find them to be dangerous and no longer peaceful.