How does the use of multiple points of view affect the reader's interpretation?
Through Maritole's perspective, the reader
understands the danger of the white soldiers, but
Knobowtee does not yet understand this.
Through Maritole's perspective, the reader sees
that she succeeds at her mission, but Knobowtee
does not understand the danger she was in.
Through both perspectives, the reader sees that the
soldiers are violent with the women, and Knobowtee
is angry that they hurt Maritole.
Through both perspectives, the reader sees that
Knobowtee should have insisted on going to get their
things because he would have succeeded.