s of Dutch, Lily and Tor in Argus. Even if the snow storm is not Fleur's doing, it is representative of her great power and emphasizes Eli's weakness. The storm's effect on Eli is, indeed, very similar to the effect of Fleur's disapproval of his behavior. After six days of little to eat Nanapush notes that "Eli's arms and legs were heavy, and without food he could not think" (p.102). Similarly, when he first shows up at Nanapush's door after being kicked out by Fleur, his hands are described as being "open and lifeless, [they] hung at his sides"(p.96).
             The suffering endured by Eli and Nanapush is also analogous to the problem of losing Chippewa tradition to the ways of the white man. The rift between the two of them develops from a difference of views. Nanapush is very concerned about the future of the Indian community and strives to maintain tradition. He sees himself as an "advisor" to Eli and to the rest of
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