Thunder Rolling in the Mountains Review

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Who is Sound of Running Feet?

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The narrator and an outspoken girl who disagrees with her father.

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Who is Swan Necklace?

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A man who became a warrior and was going to marry Sound of Running Feet.

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What is a guardian spirit?

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A spirit that gives you a special name and useful powers/skills in the Nez Perce tribe.

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Who is Too-hul-hul-sote?

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A brave warrior of the Nez Perce that almost killed Sound of Running Feet when she followed them.

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Who was Alighting Dove?

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Charging Hawk's mother who prepared Sound of Running Feet to marry him.

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What role does Sound of Running Feet play in the story?

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She serves as the narrator and represents a voice of dissent against traditional views.

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What does Swan Necklace symbolize in the story?

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He represents bravery and the transition from boyhood to manhood.

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How does the concept of guardian spirits influence Nez Perce culture?

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Guardian spirits are believed to provide guidance and special abilities to individuals.

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What is the significance of Too-hul-hul-sote's character?

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He embodies the conflict between the Nez Perce and external threats.

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What does Alighting Dove teach Sound of Running Feet?

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She imparts wisdom and prepares her for her future role in the tribe.