Question: Flora, known in the novel as Kookum, is a powerful matriarch and provides members of her family with a strong sense of connectedness. What do you think is the source of her power? In what specific ways does she care for her family despite being in need of care herself? Near the close of the book, Kookum reflects, "In the end, all that matters is what has been given" (328). Is this an expression of appreciation or resignation? How does it relate to the journey she faced after the death of her daughter Rain?