Julie of the Wolves | Social Sensitivity
Julie of the Wolves is a book about an ethnic group on the verge of extinction. Although specifically about the Eskimo, the book raises questions about cultural roots and about conflicts between cultures that are transferrable to discussions of many different ethnic groups. The novel also encourages environmental awareness, and is infused by an almost religious expression of humanity's dependence on the natural world.
The stresses of Julie's arranged marriage are handled with care. Julie's husband, Daniel, appears to be mentally disabled. He attempts (and fails) to rape...
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