House Made of Dawn
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Prologue 1. The Longhair, July 20 2. The Longhair, July 21 3. The Longhair, July 24 4. The Longhair, July 25 5. The Longhair, July 28 6. The Longhair, August 1 7. The Longhair, August 2 8. The Priest of the Sun, January 26 9. The Priest of the Sun, January 27 10. The Night Chanter, February 20 11. The Dawn Runner, February 27 12. The Dawn Runner, February 28
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All Themes Home, Belonging, and Identity Nature Religion, Ceremony, and Tradition Storytelling Connection vs. Isolation
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All Characters Abel Francisco Reverend John Big Buff Tosamah Ben Benally Angela St. John Father Olguin Juan Reyes Fragua/The Albino Man Milly Martinez Porcingula
Terms
All Terms Jemez Kiowa Kiva Mesa Navajo Pueblo
Symbols
All Symbols Running and Races
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House Made of Dawn

by

N. Scott Momaday
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Running and Races

The story’s emphasis on running and races, specifically the “race of the dead,” represents both Francisco and Abel’s connection to Walatowa and their community. Francisco is deeply connected to the community of Walatowa, and…

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