Week 6 Post B

The book just keeps getting better and better. Lyra meets a man named John Faa, who is the leader of the Gyptians, who are a group that are working against the Gobblers and protecting children from being taken. He tells her that her she was the illegitimate child of Lord Asriel and Mrs. Coulter. He also goes on to tell her that Ma Costa nursed her as a baby. Lyra is overwhelmed by this thought and is also thankful to Ma Costa. This is a crazy twist to the story, that helps everything make more sense adds to the action. This makes a lot of sense as to why Lord Asriel was so mean to her, not only because he was just in general an evil man, but also because he wanted the Gobblers to take her away and get rid of her, since Lyra is "illegitimate." This also makes sense why Mrs. Coulter was so nice to her, she was part of the whole plan and wanted to draw Lyra in and then let the Gobblers take her.

Lyra is now living with the Gyptians who are working to put an end to the Gobblers. Mrs. Coulter along with the General Oblation Board are searching for Lyra, who is hiding with the Gyptians.

This section of reading ends with Lyra learning how to use the altheiometer, which is the "golden compass" with the help of Fardem Coram. With this device, Lyra is able to predict the future and learn anything about the past and future. If Lyra is able to hold on to this device, the Gyptians should have no problem getting rid of the Gobblers and saving all the innocent lives.