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By watching the wolves
- Miyax notices a pack of wolves nearby and begins to observe their behavior. She recalls Kapugen mentioning that wolves have been known to bring food to people in need. By watching the wolves, Miyax convinces them to give her food, first regurgitated as they give it to their pups, then as shared portions from caribou carcasses.
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Miyax upholds her obligation to her wolf pack, warning them about the danger of civilization, just as they warned her about the grizzly bear. In addition, she employs the traditional skill of carving to pay homage to Amaroq, which emphasizes Inuit culture’s respect for nature.
In part 1 of Julie of the Wolves, Miyax gains access to food in three specific ways. Initially her hope is that she can befriend the wolf pack, be accepted as one of them, and reap the benefits...
Miyax realizes that the wolves won’t be able to see through the fog to hunt and worries when she’ll eat again if the wolves can’t bring back more food. The image of Kapu curled against Miyax’s leg shows that her affiliation with the wolf pack provides her with companionship as well as protection.
Miyax tucks the bird snugly into her sleeping skin and feeds it a bit of caribou meat. She will call the little creature Tornait, and he will be her companion. Two evenings later, Kapu...
Miyax watches her curiously, because she still doesn't have any food with her, to feed the puppies. As Miyax spies, Kapu nudges his mom in the corner of her mouth. Silver promptly regurgitates a blob of meat.
By watching the wolves, Miyax convinces them to give her food, first regurgitated as they give it to their pups, then as shared portions from caribou carcasses. Miyax builds relationships with the wolves, particularly the leader, Amaroq, and one of the pups, Kapu (named after her father).
Miyax’s memory of watching Kapugen and Naka dance and “s[i]ng the song of the wolves” helps explain her impulse to connect with wolves later in life. Not only does she ingratiate herself with the wolves to increase her chances of survival, but it also helps her feel connected to Kapugen.
