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Which statement best explains how Paul Bunyan and Maui reflect their cultures differently? (1 point)
• Both characters focus only on humor.
• Paul Bunyan reflects industrial expansion, while Maui reflects harmony with
Maui represents American frontier life while Paul Bunyan is based on
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Polynesian history.
• Paul Bunyan symbolizes greed while Maui symbolizes selfishness.

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"Paul Bunyan reflects industrial expansion, while Maui reflects harmony with nature (Polynesian culture)."

Explanation: Paul Bunyan is a larger‑than‑life American tall‑tale figure tied to logging, frontier growth, and industrial myths; Maui is a Polynesian demigod whose stories emphasize creation, navigation, and a cultural relationship with the natural world.