The Earth on the Turtle's Back

• The beautiful tree is a symbol 
• This story is a myth
• Myth- a story that explains something that we don't understand
• First impression of story: fate led the wife to earth, her dream was somewhat of a prophecy 
• Muskrat- was brave and courageous and shows that she is small but has a mighty courage, in the end shows hard work and dedication and got what she achieved
• Turtle- New life was form on the turtle from the wife's seeds which was destined to be fate.