Who is the character who protects Saul and his traditional ways the most? Think about how and why. Please respond in a few sentences.

Naomi is Saul’s grandmother and his connection to Anishinabeg tradition and history. She encourages his family to return to Gods Lake, where she passes knowledge down to Saul and Ben. Her most central conflict is with Saul’s Christian mother, who tries to prevent Naomi from practicing Ojibway religion, and forbids her from giving Ben a traditional burial. She dies after bringing Saul all the way from deep in the wilderness into Minaki, a town in Northern Ontario. She literally freezes to death trying to Keep Saul warm at the train station.