The theme of "Chee's Daughter" by Juanita Platero and Siyowin Miller is the struggle between traditional and modern ways of life. Throughout the story, this conflict is evident in the way the protagonist, Old Lady, grapples with her responsibilities as a Navajo woman and her desire to pursue her education. In one scene, Old Lady's father tells her, "You are a woman, and you have a place here...you have work to do here that is as important as anything you could learn in school" (Platero and Miller). This quote illustrates the traditional expectations placed on Old Lady as a Navajo woman. However, Old Lady's ambition and desire to break free from these expectations are also evident, as she says, "I want to know the world. I want to know everything