This document discusses the short story "Antelope Wife" by Louise Erdrich. The story is about a Native American Chippewa man who kidnaps a mother of three daughters after becoming obsessed with her. He is warned that pursuing these women often leads to a curse. By the end of the story, the woman has become overweight and ugly, disappointing the man who did not expect this change. The document provides background on Erdrich's Native American heritage and how she incorporates Native American themes and perspectives into her writing.