How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
We decided on a half-Anglo, half-Native American wedding. (19.2)
Chester and Ethel reconcile their two identities—the Anglo and the Navajo—by incorporating the traditions of both into their wedding.
Quote #11
The twelve Ye'ii are powerful spirits who act as mediators between man and his creator. [They are often] portrayed as manlike figures with masks and painted chests. (19.16)
During his work at the VA Hospital, Chester paints a mural of the Ye'ii in the hospital's chapel. This is one of the many moments in the book where we see Chester expressing his respect for the traditions and beliefs of his Navajo culture.