Native American Literature

Question 1

How do we(people in the west) see things/time?

Answer 1

We see things in a Linear Fashion, from beginning to end

Question 2

What are some characteristics of the “Creation myth”?

Answer 2

1) World is prepared for humans
2) No absolute beginning of universe
3) To establish harmony between humans and environment

Question 3

What is Animism?

Answer 3

Inanimate objects that have a spirit. Ex:Avatar

Question 4

What is Anthropomorphism?

Answer 4

Giving animals human qualities

Question 5

What are the (5) purposes of Native American literature?

Answer 5

1) How the world was created
2) Workings of the physical world
3) Things in nature and why/where they came
4) How traditions began
5) Beliefs about human nature

Question 6

Who is a “trickster” in Native American literature?

Answer 6

Usually a raven or coyote but can be human, sometimes creative and helpful but also impulsive (acts without thinking)