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Jesse's Issues In Calamus

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From the very first day, Jesse, encounters issues in Calamus because of his differences being a native american. Throughout the novel we see instances where actions in nature help explain the prejudices that haunt Jesse. One such example of where salmon help explain Jesse's issues is during conversation between Link and Jesse. Link starts by saying, “You never get one if he’s that strong. Moving too fast.’ ‘That’s right!’ said Link...‘Yessir, the best of them salmon get through.’ ‘The best of them stay out in the strong current,’ said Jesse, nodding. ‘Too far from the bank. Nobody gets those.’”(54). As Link and Jesse talk about the “strong” salmon a clear connection forms between the fish and Jesse, like the fish Jesse has to deal with the
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