The journey element of the plot of Medicine Walk is a common model used by authors. It allows characters to have goals, obstacles, and realizations that develop between point A and point B.
Consider the physical trail that Franklin and Eldon travel, and the choices that Wagamese makes in using this setting as the backdrop for his story about broken relationships. How does it compare to other stories featuring the journey concept? Real world adventures? Personal pilgrimages? What makes Medicine Walk unique? You may think about culture, traditions, and/or history when formulating your responses.
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