The end of the novel mirrors the beginning with the narrator, I, and Coyote discussing and beginning to retell the story. The narrator first notices that Coyote is covered in mud and all wet, stating now they have to do it all over again. Following that, the four Indians ask whether Coyote has apologized for rushing through a story, reminding what happened the last time he didn't. Finally, Coyote attempts to tell the creation story, starting with "In the beginning there with was nothing." (King 431) The narrator corrects Coyote, saying "In the beginning, there was just the water," (King 431) before the narrator tells to Coyote to sit down, and the creation story is retold again.
The ending and the beginning of the novel are both the start
The ending and the beginning of the novel are both the start