What are the motifs in Hatter Fox by Marilyn Harris?

The clash between Indian and white culture is apparent at many points in the novel. There is a clash of Indian beliefs, customs, and attitudes with white civilization. It is clear that white people do not understand the way Indians do things. Hatter relates that when the old woman who cared for her died, the Indians held a four-day "Sing," which is a ceremony or chant. Hatter characterizes the contemptuous reaction of whites: "Thought they could sing away her dying."