Art Character Analysis in Firekeeper’s Daughter

Art is Auntie’s husband. He’s Native and Black, so he suffers more intense racism and bigotry than other enrolled tribal members do—he was once held at gunpoint at the Canada border due to his race. However, he’s highly respected in the Sugar Island Ojibwe community, as he’s a firekeeper. This means that he tends ceremonial fires for sweat lodges, funerals, and other ceremonies. He dotes on his wife and daughters, Perry and Pauline, and is a calming, strong presence in Daunis’s life.

Art Quotes in Firekeeper’s Daughter

The Firekeeper’s Daughter quotes below are all either spoken by Art or refer to Art. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:

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I am overcome with a mixture of emotions. Sad that their innocent eyes are open to the trauma that still impacts our community today. Angry they must learn these truths in order to be strong Anishinaabeg in a world where Indians are thought of only in the past tense. Proud that they—smart, sturdy, and loved—are the greatest wish our ancestors had, for our nation to survive and flourish.

Related Characters: Daunis Fontaine (speaker), Auntie Teddie, Art, Perry, Pauline

Page Number and Citation: 485

Explanation and Analysis:

Art Quotes in Firekeeper’s Daughter

The Firekeeper’s Daughter quotes below are all either spoken by Art or refer to Art. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:

).

I am overcome with a mixture of emotions. Sad that their innocent eyes are open to the trauma that still impacts our community today. Angry they must learn these truths in order to be strong Anishinaabeg in a world where Indians are thought of only in the past tense. Proud that they—smart, sturdy, and loved—are the greatest wish our ancestors had, for our nation to survive and flourish.

Related Characters: Daunis Fontaine (speaker), Auntie Teddie, Art, Perry, Pauline

Page Number and Citation: 485

Explanation and Analysis:

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Art Quotes in Firekeeper’s Daughter

Art Quotes in Firekeeper’s Daughter

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