Do you know what that word meant? The one she called me?"She shook her head. "No idea. I don't even know if it's Navajo. She may have lived with them, but she's white. The language is nearly impossible for an outsider to learn.""Calling me a witch, too." I shook my head. "At least give me a chance to earn it first.
In "The Gathering" by Kelley Armstrong, a character confronts another about being labeled with a term whose meaning is unknown. Although the other person admits ignorance of the word and its possible roots in the Navajo language, they acknowledge the complexities of acquiring such knowledge, especially for someone not native to the culture. Additionally, the main character reflects on the harshness of being called a witch without any opportunity to prove their worth. There's a sense of frustration as they long for the chance to earn respect or understanding rather than facing assumptions based on preconceived notions.
In "The Gathering" by Kelley Armstrong, a character confronts another about being labeled with a term whose meaning is unknown. Although the other person admits ignorance of the word and its possible roots in the Navajo language, they acknowledge the complexities of acquiring such knowledge, especially for someone not native to the culture.
Additionally, the main character reflects on the harshness of being called a witch without any opportunity to prove their worth. There's a sense of frustration as they long for the chance to earn respect or understanding rather than facing assumptions based on preconceived notions.