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White Man's Dog: An Analysis
Many characters in the novel, such as; Running Fisher, the brother of White Man's dog, Mik-Api, the healer of the Blackfeet ( taught White Man's dog traditional songs and healing practices), and Striped Face, the second wife of White Man's Dog's father, Rides-at-the-Door, all share their names with actual ancestors of James Welch. Welch did this as a way to pay tribute to his family and to establish authencity.

White Man's Dog, early in the story, is depicted to be feeble and ineffective. Aspiring to become stronger, he visits Mik-Api, the healer, to learn healing practices and strengthen his knowledge of his own tribe. After studying under Mik-Api, White Man Dog's attains greater knowledge, courage, and ability, allowing him to lead a

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