Cogewea, the Half-Blood · Character
See-whelh-ken
A character, possibly a spirit or a person, mentioned in the narrative.
minor
First appearance: xi at the teepee fireside
See-whelh-ken shows up with force in Dedication. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Venerated chief of the Schu-ayl-p-k, honored in the dedication.
See-whelh-ken first appears in 0013 xi at the teepee fireside.
In Dedication: Venerated chief of the Schu-ayl-p-k, honored in the dedication.
Later, in To the Reader: Mourning Dove's great-grandfather, a head chief known for his generosity and friendship with white settlers.
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the dramatic climax because the Stemteemä’s confession shifts the narrative from external conflict to…
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Chapter companion notes
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See See-whelh-ken in xi at the teepee fireside