Crow Mary

Analyze the topic of Indigenous versus white perspectives on Indigenous stories. What are the limitations and possibilities of the first-person narrative in the story, considering that Grissom is a white author? How does Grissom counter stereotypes or tropes about Indigenous people?

Analyze Crow Mary’s cultural environment as a child. In what ways does colonization affect her family, and how do Crow values define her upbringing and identity as a young woman?

Crow Mary grows up connected to the women in her tribe, but Red Fox is central to her character formation. Analyze his role throughout the story and his significance concerning cultural survival. What does the character indicate about the meaning of tradition and identity?