New Characters
· Harry, the pilot
· Rusty. The copilot
· Lise and Marie, nurses
· Barbara, the social worker
· Dr. Carl Svensen
Plot Summary
- Jon arrives in Frobisher bay
- He goes on a tour of the town
- He stays in the old R.C.A.F. Air force base
- He sees what the Arctic is really like
- It is not what he expects; it is not clean pristine and white.
- He meets Dr. Carl Svensen who tells Jon about the religious beliefs of the Inuit.
- The man with the scar appears again as cook, but only Jon can see him.
Important Reoccurring Images/ Symbols
The man with the scar.
Dictionary items:
· Angokoks- are male or female Inuit shaman.
Chapter Three Questions
9) What was Jon’s reaction during the drive through the village?
10) How does Harry explain the difference between the Whiteman and the Inuit ideas regarding the rusting snowmobiles?
11) What does Harry tell Jon about Nanuvik?
12) Who is Dr. Carl Svensen? What was he doing in the north?
13) According to Svensen what is the Inuit belief in the spirit world?
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