Shepherds of the Wild · Character

Manitou

A spiritual figure or deity referenced in the narrative.

minor

Also known as the great god Manitou

First appearance: xix

Manitou's tie to Hugh Gaylord is one of the pressures that moves Shepherds of the Wild—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.

Referenced as the great god Manitou, who may have saved Fargo's horse.

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With Hugh Gaylord (friendship): Hugh and the dog Manitou share a loyal companionship, with Manitou serving as a trusted working partner and protector. With Shep (friendship): Manitou and Shep are working dogs that cooperate and share a bond of mutual respect while herding. With Landy Fargo (friendship): Landy and the dog Manitou have a loyal working relationship, with Manitou obeying and assisting Landy.

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See Manitou in xix

Character Web

16 connections

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Relationship types

Friendship

Character groups

Human and Animal Antagonists
Protagonist

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Narrative arc

Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Relationships

Hugh Gaylord
friendship · positive
Hugh and the dog Manitou share a loyal companionship, with Manitou serving as a trusted… How this plays out →
Shep
friendship · positive
Landy Fargo
friendship · positive
Spot
friendship · positive
Alice Crowson
friendship · positive
José Mertos
friendship · positive
Hugh Gaylord
friendship · positive
Hugh and the dog Manitou share a loyal companionship, with Manitou serving as a trusted… How this plays out →
Shep
friendship · positive
Spot
friendship · positive
Alice Crowson
friendship · positive
Hugh Gaylord
friendship · positive
Hugh and the dog Manitou share a loyal companionship, with Manitou serving as a trusted… How this plays out →
Landy Fargo
friendship · positive

Hugh Gaylord
Hugh and the dog Manitou share a loyal companionship, with Manitou serving as a trusted working partner and protector.
Shep
Manitou and Shep are working dogs that cooperate and share a bond of mutual respect while herding.
Landy Fargo
Landy and the dog Manitou have a loyal working relationship, with Manitou obeying and assisting Landy.
Spot
Manitou and Spot are canine companions, working together as a team and showing mutual affection.
Alice Crowson
Alice shares a warm bond with Manitou, treating him as a beloved pet and protector.
José Mertos
José Mertos and the dog Manitou have a cooperative working relationship, with José relying on Manitou's skills.
Hugh Gaylord
Hugh and the dog Manitou share a loyal companionship, with Manitou serving as a trusted working partner and protector.
Shep
Manitou and Shep are working dogs that cooperate and share a bond of mutual respect while herding.
Spot
Manitou and Spot are canine companions, working together as a team and showing mutual affection.
Alice Crowson
Alice shares a warm bond with Manitou, treating him as a beloved pet and protector.
Hugh Gaylord
Hugh and the dog Manitou share a loyal companionship, with Manitou serving as a trusted working partner and protector.
Landy Fargo
Landy and the dog Manitou have a loyal working relationship, with Manitou obeying and assisting Landy.

Relationship notes

How these ties play out is in the reading companion — open the free preview.

See Manitou in xix

In the story

Manitou appears across 1 companion beat. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

XXVII

Chapter companion notes

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See Manitou in xix

See Manitou in XXVII