... . The author also shows the struggle of the characters to become more than "just an Indian" and at the same time, keep their connection to nature and their native heritage. One of the main themes of this book is water. Throughout the book, water is seen as a tool for rejuvenation, a barrier between worlds, and a bringer of death. At many points in the ... . She was engulfed by the snow and cold and died somewhere on the plains. After her death, she continued to haunt her family and especially her husband Gordie and her son King. This is because she too, like Henry Junior, was forced to wa...

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• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School