In what ways does Father Duncan represent John’s own internal conflicts, and how does he come to symbolize the possibility of resolution and wholeness?

How does Alexie use unreliable viewpoints and the blurring of dream and reality to reflect both mental health issues and the possibility of a more magical or spiritual explanation for the murders?

Marie is highly critical of Mather’s position and approach to Native American Studies. What are the key aspects of her critique, and to what degree is her perspective valid?