In Yellow Raft in Blue Water, by Michael Dorris

thesis:In Yellow Raft in Blue Water, by Michael Dorris, Christine and Rayona shared journeys of self-expression through roads and methods that contrasted sharply, but both managed to reach the same plane of understanding in the end. Traveling is a mean of self-expression of where one would like to be in life. The roads, vehicles, and attitudes on the road can give insight to a character's real thoughts, and more importantly, a look at their …

…relationship with her daughter. Christine and Rayona's intertwine and have full circle with Dayton in her lives. Their roadsd diverged when Rayona had to look forward for her understanding of herself and Christine had to look backwards at the mistakes she made in various relationships with people. The past and present are perfectly linked when Rayona manages to bring Lee back to life for Christine and put a peaceful end on Lee's journey as well.