In “The Man To Send Rain Clouds” the author demonstrates the theme of death connected through the culture of the Indians. The Indians understanding and traditions of death created a new beginning with the priest and local Indians. At first, the priest was hesitant to attend the ceremony while towards the end he “came back” and “followed Leon out the door.” (pg. 3) This is significant because the priest may have learned that the Indians guard their cultural traditions assertively therefore, he must now agree with Indian burials. The death of Leon’s grandfather brought the rituals of the Indians and Christians together. The inclusion of “holy water” from the Christian priest blended the two culture’s rituals during the funeral ceremony. (pg.
