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222:-- An old elder and Eskimo shaman. Russel spends a lot of time with Oogruk, as he is disturbed about the changes that were occurring in his village. He also talks to Russel about his past and how each person had a song that they can identify themselves with. He lets Russel know to bring him to the frozen ocean, where he wants to bid farewell as his resting spot for the end of his life.
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228:-- The father of the main protagonist Russel. His wife leaves him for a trapper and most of Russel’s life is spent with his father. He informs Russel to go and speak to Oogruk for advice during his journey.
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