It is apparent that religion and magic realism encompasses almost every character in this book and it also plays a parallel role. The main characters have to battle between the Western World’s religion, Christianity, and their own religion. Some people do convert, but it is the Dakota religion that seems to be stronger and have a lot more meaning to its people. The whole religion concept begins with Red Dress, a Sioux that has be…showed first 75 words of 916 total…

…showed last 75 words of 916 total…gether the fragments of his identity and to relocate himself as an active agent of his destiny. It was because of Christianity, Red Dress died. And her own religion saved her. Magic realism directed her to stay with her people and guide them. Without Christianity (religion), Red Dress and magic realism, the Dakota people would not have a way of guidance and peace.