Character Analysis Of Keetah In 'I Heard The Owl Call My Name'

In the novel, ‘I Heard the Owl Call My Name’, written by Margaret Craven, an impressive character was Keetah due to her ability to accept changes around her, ability to see what was best for others and
Keetah's sister marrying a white man showed Keetah’s ability to accept change within her family. The village believed that once she married a white man she would no longer be Indian, but Keetah accepted her sister’s choice to leave her Indian heritage behind, even if it meant she would no longer be a part of their family. The author shows this on page 55 during a short conversation between Keetah and her sister: ‘“Nothing will change. Tell me- tell me you don’t feel I have deserted you.” “Of course not. You know that. I want you to go.” He