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Character Role Analysis

Matt/Attean

Matt and Attean start out as opposites. One is a white boy who doesn't trust Indians, and the other is an Indian who doesn't trust white folks. It's a pretty major difference, to say the least. But as Matt and Attean hang out, they realize that below the surface they're both pretty similar. Both of them like hunting. They both have a spunky sister. They both feel loyalty to their families. So while their differences are initially important, they ultimately fade away as their similarities take center stage.