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Night of the White Buffalo: Readers Guide
- Discuss the spiritual aspects in the novel. How do different characters regard the spiritual?
- Discuss the motivations of various characters: Arapaho cowboys, white cowboys, Sheila Carey, Dennis Carey, Vicky, Father John.
- What are the different life goals of Vicky, Adam and Father John?
- Discuss the treatment of women in the novel. Are they considered seriously? How and when?
- How does the book portray life on the reservation: the hard parts, the good parts?
- A reviewer called this a novel of murder, greed, love and redemption. How are they manifested in the story?
- Discuss various motivations for Sheila Carey to commit murder.
- How do Vicky's background and beliefs influence her actions?
- Why does Father John find himself at home with the Arapahos? Do you think he does feel at home?
- Discuss the attitudes toward the elders shown by different characters.
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