Sing Down the Moon | Themes and Characters
In his portrayal of Bright Morning, the novel's protagonist and narrator, O'Dell lives up to his reputation for sensitive depictions of strong female characters. Fifteen years old when the novel opens, Bright Morning is compassionate, nurturing, and physically and mentally tough. She feels strong ties to her people, to her homeland, and to nature. When Bright Morning is exiled twice— first Spanish slave traders capture her and her friend Running Bird, and then she is forced on the long march to Fort Sumner—her greatest regret is being separated from her home.
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