The Ancient Child | Characters
Momaday provides, in the opening of his novel, a list of the characters in order of their relative appearance and significance, starting with Locke Setman, whom he describes as "an artist." His name is significant to many dimensions of the novel. His first name, Locke, is played upon; his nickname as a boy is Loki, a reference to the mischievous god of Norse mythology, who is also a trickster and agent for change. His name also reminds readers of John Locke the philosopher: Set is also a product of European philosophy, art and culture. While his first name reflects his upbringing, his...
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