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    Yellow Woman

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    reflects a much deeper world view held by Leslie Marmon Silko‚ an outlook of respect for the Earth itself. In her book‚ Silko goes on to tell her people’s tale of the Earth’s origin. The Laguna Pueblo people have a more personal relationship with their planet than most. Perhaps it is the fantastic nature of their origin‚ or the way the myth was kept through word of mouth‚ from trusted elder to younger generations‚ whatever the reason‚ it is clear that Silko has inherited this unity with the earth and

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     By requesting Teofilo to send rain‚ this spiritual aspect of death is demonstrated  in “The Man to Send Rain Clouds“‚ by Leslie Marmon Silko‚  along with cultural traditions such  as face painting. Both of these actions are inspired by the Native­American culture which the  main characters in the story‚ namely Leon and Ken are desperately trying to keep alive. In:  “The Man to Send Rain Clouds“‚ Silko illustrates the coalescence of cultural and religious  differences between the Roman Catholic and the Native­American traditions and the 

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    AP Lit Lullaby Essay

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    “Lullaby Short Story Essay” Leslie Marmon Silko’s short story “Lullaby” focuses on the misfortunes that a woman named Ayah endures throughout her life. The setting of the story takes place in winter. Winter often resembles death and resentment in literature which is highlighted in Silko’s story. The tone created by the narration of the story suggests that the attitude of the author favors the traditional Native American culture and opposes the modern culture. This attitude is showcased by the

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    literature that is based on a culture different than the readers‚ he or she can learn about these different practices. The following short stories show some of the different practices of three different cultures: Chinua Achebe’s “Dead Men’s Path‚” Leslie Marmon Silko’s “Yellow Woman‚” and Jean Rhys’s “The Day They Burned the Book.” Contrasting the cultural practices seen in these stories to the American culture will show how different cultures approach the same idea. In the American culture‚ which

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    gender roles

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    Gender Roles Essay 2: In The Combat Zone In “In The Combat Zone‚” Leslie Marmon Silko argues that women should know how to use a gun and arm their selves because women are most often the targets of crimes such as rape. Silko supports her claim by contrasting the lives of men and women. She provides several narratives to tell us about her personal experiences as well as others. Silko seeks to classify how different stereotypes and expectations of men and women portray females as weak. She also explains

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    Gunn. "Special problems in teaching Leslie Marmon Silko ’s ’Ceremony. ’." The American Indian Quarterly 14.4 (1990): 379+ Bell‚ Robert C. "Circular Design in "Ceremony"" American Indian Quarterly Vol. 5 Feb. 1979: 47-62. Bird‚ Gloria. The Sacred Hoop: Recovering the Feminine in the American Indian Traditions. 1st ed. Boston: Beacon‚ 1986. Bennett‚ Robert. Answers.com. 18 Nov. 2009. www.answers.com/topic/ceremony-novel-6. Huffstetler‚ Edward W. ""Leslie Marmon Silko ’s Ceremony: The Recovery of Tradition

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    Characterization and Symbolism in “Yellow Woman” In the short story “Yellow Woman”‚ Leslie Marmon Silko uses characterization and symbolism to address personal and cultural identity. After reading “Yellow Woman”‚ a sense of mystery is imposed on the reader. Much of the story centers on the identity of the two main characters with issues of duty and desires‚ social obligations‚ and the human and spiritual worlds. Taking place in 1970’s New Mexico‚ the author reveals the aesthetic beauty of a Native

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    We Are All One Race

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    Have you every treated badly because of your race? Was your skin color a problem for you in your life? That is what Leslie Marmon Silko talked about it in her article Fences Against Freedom. Silko’s article was divided to two parts. She wrote about people’s behaviors in the past with other people from different race and color. Then‚ she wrote about how the border patrol treat the immigrants badly just because their race or skin color. I will interpret Silko’s choices for her article because

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    Ceremony Essay

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    the illusion of permanence. It defines who people are and gives them a place in their community; it is an expression of belonging and individuality at the same time. In Ceremony‚ Leslie Marmon Silko exposes throughout the novel many Native American characters. Some follow the traditions and others are ashamed of them. Silko expresses that only the ones that follow them are the ones that find themselves. They know who they are and are stronger and wiser. Because of this‚ they are the ones that will

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    Ceremony: A Monomyth

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    WRITTEN IN MLA CITATION The book Ceremony by Silko researched as a Monomyth citation included Ceremony: An Analysis of the Hero’s Journey Ceremony by Leslie Marmon Silko is about the hardships faced by Tayo‚ a returned Native American World War Ⅱ Veteran. Tayo struggles throughout the novel to ascertain a resolution to the internal pandemonium he experiences in the form of battle fatigue. The story exhibits the stages of the Monomyth: a protagonist’s quest in relation to culture and self

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