Through the perspective of Connor Lyons, "Song of the Dog" tells the story of Michael's journey of exile and his search for his mother, exploring the interaction between memory, body, and photography, as well as the identity construction of dispersed characters. The novel is titled "Song Dog", implying the connection between the protagonist and the totem of coyotes, reflecting concerns about the ecological environment and the transmission of the fate of two generations of wanderers. The coyote totem has become an intermediary connecting the past and present, individuals and collectives, humans and nature, transcending political and ethnic boundaries, and reflecting on the relationship between social ecology and natural ecology. The novel provides different perspectives on examining the concept of community through human understanding of mythology and ecology, showcasing the interweaving and sublimation of kinship, geography, and spiritual communities, forming a cross-cultural ecological dialogue.

Howling Wolves: A Cross Regional Ecological Crisis

Exploring cross regional ecological crises through the symbolic significance of coyotes. The coyote represents chaos in oral literature, while in the novel, the Navajo Native Americans believe that the universe originated from the singing of the coyote. The structure of the novel is based on the Christian seven day creation myth, with Connor and his father spending seven days together as the framework, but the opening emphasizes the importance of water. Water is a symbol of the origin of life on Earth, and the novel reveals the changes in natural ecology through the totems of singing dogs and the symbolism of water.

Roaming Wolves: Cross Cultural Ecological Dialogue

The theme of cross-cultural ecological dialogue is explored through McCain's novel 'Song Dog'. The coyote in the novel symbolizes travel and exploration, echoing the travel narrative in 'On the Road'. The novel depicts scattered groups through characters' longing for "other places", while women's "inner journey" sees travel as a spiritual experience, discovering the regenerative power of the natural world. The mutual redemption process between Juanita and Sisi is closely linked to the description of natural scenery, with butterflies and watchtowers symbolizing new vitality and free transformation. Forests, as a place of change, create equality, care, and responsibility. McCain's ecological discourse satirizes ecological formalism, symbolizing ecological dialogue through the forest fires in the Wyoming mountains. The destructiveness and creativity of fire reflect the connection between natural phenomena and cosmic laws. The characters in the novel experience the process of confusion, enlightenment, and reconciliation, reflecting a profound understanding of nature and land. Leopold's ecological view emphasizes that land is the source of energy flow, and the self is connected to the geographical environment. Connor's travels and encounters with coyotes reflect the landscape of cross-cultural ecological dialogue, showcasing the possibility of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.

The Resurrected Coyote: A Cross temporal Ecological Community

Deeply explored the unique understanding of time and space in Indian culture, and how this understanding affects the development of environmental ecology. Allen proposed that Native Americans view time and space as cyclical and spherical, emphasizing that all living beings are part of the ecological whole. Environmental ecology has shifted its focus from individual biological rights to holistic values, such as Leopold's land ethics, Ness' deep ecology, and Rawlston's theory of natural values.