Nusan Character Analysis in Julie of the Wolves

Nusan is Naka’s wife, Daniel’s mother, and Miyax’s mother-in-law. She has a job sewing clothing for tourists who arrive unprepared for the Arctic’s harsh climate and enlists Miyax to help her, though Miyax doesn’t mind the work. Nusan is trapped in an abusive marriage to Naka, who is a violent alcoholic. Although Nusan is kind to Miyax, she doesn’t make any attempt to protect Miyax from Daniel’s abuse.

Nusan Character Timeline in Julie of the Wolves

The timeline below shows where the character Nusan appears in Julie of the Wolves. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.

...to in her gas-heated house in Barrow. Next, she removes the red tights, which her mother-in-law bought at the American store in Barrow. (full context)

...stewardess brings her her coat and escorts her off the plane to Naka, his wife Nusan, and Daniel before she can contemplate this any further. Julie recognizes Naka’s eyes from the... (full context)

...minister and two strangers arrive at Naka’s house the next day to officiate her wedding. Nusan gives Julie a sealskin suit to wear, and Daniel dresses in a gussak suit. Daniel’s... (full context)

...goes to his room, Naka steps outside with the minister and the other men, and Nusan sits at her sewing machine to finish some boots for a tourist. She tells Julie... (full context)

Daniel is gone when Julie returns to Naka and Nusan’s house. Nusan puts Julie to work helping her with her sewing: she makes clothing for... (full context)

...all day. Naka becomes angry and violent when he drinks, and sometimes he even hits Nusan. Even so, Naka is friendly when he first wakes up and sometimes tells Julie stories... (full context)

One night, Naka won’t stop beating Nusan, so Julie runs to the quonset to look for Pearl. Pearl isn’t there, but Julie... (full context)

Summer arrives, and tourists spills into Barrow. One night, Nusan comes home late and angrily tells Julie that Naka is in jail. She orders Julie... (full context)

...doesn’t say. Pearl gets some food and supplies together, and Julie orders her to tell Nusan that she saw Julie wandering on the ice if she asks about her. She sobs... (full context)