Pow Wow Highway
In Pow Wow Highway, the road becomes a place where the characters identities are revealed and shown. Most significantly, Buddy Red Bow comes to realize how important his identity as a native american is to him. He translates his anger at his situation into a newfound love and pride for his identity. He does this with the help of Philbert, so is strong in his beliefs throughout the movie and till the end. Philbert blind love for the world and intense faith in the gods of his tribe help him to get through hard times with a smile on his face. He helps Buddy Red Bow learn how to do this.