14) Native American Literature of the 19th and 20th Century Flashcards
What are some general themes of Native American Literature?
cultural identity, resistance in the face of colonization, assimilation and oppression, impact of colonialism, imperialism, forced assimilation on Indigenous communities
In which language is Native American Literature written?
English, but it often blends with Indigenous languages
Zitkala-Sá
The School Days of an Indian Girl
The School Days of an Indian Girl is an ________ first published in __________ as a part of collection titled ______________
autobiographical essay, 1900, American Indian Stories
What is The School Days of an Indian Girl about?
about the authors experiences as a young Native American girl attending a government-run Indian boarding school
How does The School Daya of an Indian Girl end?
Zitkala-Sá decides to leave the boarding school and return to her family on the reservation
Leslie Marmon Silko
Ceremony
When was Ceremony published?
in 1977
Why is Ceremony celebrated?
for its rich portrayal of Laguna Pueblo culture
When is Ceremony set?
in the aftermath of WWII
Who is the main character of Ceremony?
Tayo, a young Laguna Pueblo man, who is struggling to cope with the trauma and dislocation caused by his experiences as a soldier in the war
How does Ceremony end?
Tayo undergoes a profound spiritual transformation, finding healing and redemption through his connection to the land and his embrace of traditional Native ceremonies, he learns to confront his past traumas
