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    The novel, Fools Crow, was written by James Welch as a Native American narrative set in 1870.  It followed the evolution of White Man’s Dog, later known as Fools Crow, an adolescent Pikunis Blackfeet Indian from the band Lone Eaters, who yearned to become wealthy and honored. An opportunity to attain the respect he desired emerged when Fast Horse and Yellow Kidney invited him along to a horse raid against the Crow despite his reputation for misfortune. While on their journey to Crow camp, Fast Horse

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    Fools Crow by James Welch is a historical novel that takes place in the late 1860s. The novel illustrates the life of Blackfeet Indians through the perspective of the protagonist, White Man’s Dog, and secondary characters such as Yellow Kidney and Fast horse as they embark on a journey to prove their manhood. The novel focuses on the physical and mental transition of White Man’s Dog to Fools Crow. The start of the transition begins with White Man’s Dog joining Yellow Kidney to raid the Crows of their

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    about significant changes in traditional life of indigenous American societies and had a significant effect on their future survival. This was clearly evident in James Welch’s novel, Fools Crow, as the Pikuni tribe in the Montana Territory struggle to deal with the effects of U.S. occupation. White Man’s Dog, later Fools Crow, goes through profound changes throughout the course of the novel as he himself comes to terms with foreign residence and lifestyle changes. White Man’s Dog, the son of a prominent

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    tribes were known by their honor, it they were given names based on their glories in battle, and they were brought up with a furious devotion to their tribe. In a way, the entire relationship between Fools Crow and Fast Horse reflected the role of honor in Pikuni Culture. Throughout the story, Fools Crow showed time after time his devotion to the Lone Eaters. Whether it was on the horse raid, the war party, or his spiritual quests, he proved that his main focus was on the amelioration of his tribe.

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    Practical Nature Fools Crow, Written in 1986, Fools Crow by James Welch Written in 1986,is taken place in Montana during an era where the whites were starting to take over land in the western part of America. The main character, Fools Crow, is a man who starts out as scared and not much of a leader. He now becomes a leader of the Lone Eaters who is courageous and brave who would do anything for his tribe. For the Lone Eaters, nature is important to their way of living. Nature in the Lone Eater community

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    In the novel Fools Crow, the author, James Welch characterizes his protagonist, White Man’s Dog, who grows from an embarrassing and, almost, insignificant ‘boy’ to respected, revered, and knowledgeable man titled by the name, Fools Crow, through major events that changed him. Welch begins the story with White Man’s Dog poor medicine, which refers to his power or honor; he owned nothing of value and, too, was nothing of value among his people, the first major event that changed things for the better

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    The novel Fools Crow by James Welch is about White Mans Dog who struggles in his place in society. People don’t accept him because he not strong and girls don't even look at him because he is not wealthy. The novel starts with White Mans Dog who meets up with fast horse. Fast Horse tells White mans dog to join him and Yellow Kidney to raid the Crows take their horses and whatever else they could fine. and this was a good chance for White Mans Dog o redeem himself and the wealth he needed.The novel

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    retaliation against whites for the iniquities committed against the Blackfeet. According to Fools Crow, “Only Owl Child had power and courage. He took what he wanted; he deified the Napikwans and killed them. He laughed at their seizers and chiefs when they threatened revenge. And he laughed at his own people for their weak hearts. (FC, 71) This approach was impetuous,

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    Americans are influenced by dreams. It is said that supernatural powers or omens from spirits or gods are to be received via dreams or visions. In receiving them, magical abilities, or the ability to look into the future can be bestowed onto one. In Fools Crow, James Welch, illustrates several characters having visions and dreams. Throughout the book the dreams are seen as visions of the future. Welch uses these messages to reflect upon Native American culture and to foreshadow motives or events that

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    to be like their Father As the United States expands westward in the late 1800’s, Native American tribes that live on these frontier lands, are often feared ,misunderstood, and despised by white settlers who want to move onto the new lands. In “Fools Crow” by James Welch, the story of the Blackfoot Indians of Montana shares the growth and experiences of the Pikunis tribe and its people as they confront new white settlers and its impact on their society and culture. Blackfoot society in the late

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