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Auntie

This character is a martyr in her own mind.

Betonie

This character is chosen from birth to learn the traditions of medicine.

Emo

This character rejects the ways of the past, favoring manipulation and deception to have his way with the people.

Grandma

By sending for the medicine man, this character starts her family on its path to healing and in a small way helps to heal the whole village.

Harley

This character is clownish and represents the bacchanal spirits.

Helen Jean

This character represents the women, like Tayo's mother, who have been taught to hate their own people and to flee the reservation.

Josiah

This character possesses knowledge about raising cattle and shares it with Tayo.

Ku'oosh

Though this character sticks to the old ways, he is open to hearing the new stories.

Leroy

This character represents the veterans that return from the war with alcohol...

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