Kills-close-to-the-lake’s dream about Skunk Bear reflects the trappings of her patriarchal society. White Man’s Dog, like Kills-close-to-the-lake, has behaved in a “wicked” way as well, yet he is not punished. Skunk Bear gives him the rock and a battle song, and Kills-close-to-the-lake loses a finger. Ultimately, she is left with the constant reminder of their wrongdoing and he is rewarded.