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Atik is a skillful Inuk hunter who lives in the village of Kangik. He and his family stumble upon Miyax’s remote campsite on their way to hunt caribou in the mountains. Through Atik’s wife, Uma, Miyax learns that Atik has a mentor in town named Kapugen (Miyax’s father), whom people regard as the most legendary Inuk hunter of all time. This is how Miyax learns that her father, who had been presumed dead after failing to return from a seal hunt, is actually alive and well.
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Atik/Roland Character Timeline in Julie of the Wolves
The timeline below shows where the character Atik/Roland appears in Julie of the Wolves. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Part 3: Kapugen, the Hunter
...in the Yupik dialect, the man addresses Miyax in English now. He introduces himself as Roland and asks Miyax if she’s alone. Miyax smiles but doesn’t respond. Roland repeats himself, but...
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The next morning, Tornait awakens first. Miyax dresses herself before feeding him. Atik, Uma, and Sorqaq wake next. Atik goes to his sled and brings back bacon, bread,...
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Uma talks about her husband. Atik grew up in Anchorage and didn’t know much about hunting until he came to live...
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...saved Kangik. Miyax can no longer contain herself, and she sings to herself, “Amaroq, Amaroq.” Atik finishes preparing the dogs for their departure, and he, Uma, and the baby depart.
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