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As critic Paul Hadella has noted, Dorris' characters in the novel constantly refer to popular songs, movies, and TV programs "as a way of explaining their situations and defining their roles." Determine the lyrics, story, or subject matter and date of composition of as many song titles, TV shows, or movies referred to in the story as you can. By showing what light it casts on any of the characters in the novel, explain the significance, if any, of each reference.
Describe the beliefs of the American Indian Movement as it expressed itself in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and...
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