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 ==Characters==
 ===The Man===
-The man is the protagonist of the story. He is described as a "Chechaqo" meaning he is a newcomer to the land. {{sfn|Sipiora|2002|p=149}} He is overconfident and inexperienced, but self-assured because he knows the "facts".{{sfn|Sipiora|2002|p=160}}
+The man is the protagonist of the story. He is a “''chechaquo''" or a newcomer to the land.{{sfn|Sipiora|2002|p=149}} He is overconfident and inexperienced, but self-assured because he knows the "facts".{{sfn|Sipiora|2002|p=160}}
 ===The Dog===
-The dog is described as a "big native Huskey", meaning he was accustomed to the land and weather. {{sfn|Sipiora|2002|p=150}} He follows the man along on his journey. We learn he is instinctive and knows it is too cold for traveling.
+The dog is a “big native husky”{{sfn|Sipiora|2002|p=150}} that accompanies the man along on his journey.
 ===The Old-Timer===
-The Old-Timer from Sulphur Creek who warns the man about the cold and traveling alone.
+Though he only appears in flashbacks, the Old-Timer from Sulphur Creek warns the man about the cold and traveling alone.
 ==Major Themes==