Consider the setting of the short story. In what way does Silko reflect the story’s narrative with the weather, season, and natural phenomena that occur in the novel? Provide examples to support your answer.

Consider the short story’s title. Who might “the Man to Send Rain Clouds” in question be about? In what way could all the named characters of the story also hold that title?

Make a list of the non-English words used in the short story and look up their definitions. Why might have Silko resisted translating these words? What effect does this have on the reading experience itself?