Comparing The Pikuni Man And A White Man In Fools Crow

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In the novel: “Fools Crow” written by James welch there is many conflicts that arise. One of which is conflicts of Native-American people against white men. Two characters that represent both sides of this conflict are: the Pikuni man, Rides-at-the-door and a White man Joe Kipp. These two characters share many differences while also sharing many factors. They both are men of two very different origins whom both have large interest in making a peaceful compromises among their people, also they both want the best for their people. Each man has a view for peace amongst their people. Joe Kipp wishes to have land and hunt on the land of the natives and wants to be able to use the native land, Joe Kipp wishes to do all of this without bloodshed. Rides-at-the-door wants to keep their tradition and lands, he also wants the animals to be left unharmed, however, like Joe Kipp, Rides-at-the-door wishes for this to be done peacefully. Also both parties are willing to fight one another, yet they both wish to avoid it. …show more content…

Doing what is best can be hard at times, especially if it does not seem like the easy thing to do. Joe Kipp wants to benefit the Napikwan people and help them to get food and land that his people will need to survive and prosper in the land, he wants to create better lives for the people of the United States. Rides-at-the-door wishes to keep his land protect his people. Rides-at-the-door wishes to keep the Napikwans from hunting and wasting the animals on his land. He quite simply wishes for his people to be safe, and unlike Joe Kipp who has no children, he wishes to keep his family

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