In literary terms, the climax is the turning point in the story, the place where the rising action peaks before turning into the falling action. Opinions vary as to where the climax occurs in Louise Erdrich's novel Tracks. Some argue that the climax occurs when Fleur leaves the reservation for the town of Argus. This is a fair point because this move enhances one of the main conflicts in the story, that of survival and cultural identity. But the action continues to rise after her move, ultimately leading to a game of cards with some male co-workers who rape her after she beats them at the game. This event makes more sense as the climax because it leads directly to the falling action as Fleur moves back to the reservation, falls in love, discovers she is pregnant (although paternity is a question), and builds a family unit. Sadly, the conclusion is the government seizure of their land.
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