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"'Tambo: Life in an Andean Village", 2006.
A personal discussion on Julia Meyerson's book, "'Tambo: Life in an Andean Village".
1,095 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 0 sources, $ 38.95
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This paper discusses Meyerson's book from a personal point of view. Offering a brief summary of the book, the author delves into the similarities and differences between the author and Quechua Indian in 'Tambo. The paper discusses their lifestyle, how they deal with emotion, their day to day life and technology in contrast and comparison to that of the author's.
From the Paper
"The ongoing struggle for survival provides an explanation for the seemingly barren emotionality which the people of 'Tambo often evidence, as well. As Meyerson explains, "people cannot allow disappearance or death, even of their own children, to interrupt the rhythms of their lives: the crops must be planted, tended, harvested, the food cooked...the living and present must be provided for" (184). In my world, we are allowed to indulge our emotions as life events unfold. Most employers even provide paid leave in the event of illness or death of workers' family members. But the seasons will not wait and time cannot be suspended when a Quechua Indian in 'Tambo disappears or becomes ill and dies. And so, the living do what they must and hold onto their grief and other emotions until the day designated for their free expression."
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"Blue Winds Dancing", 2006.
A review of the Tom Whitecloud novel "Blue Winds Dancing".
1,550 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 0 sources, $ 50.95
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This paper reviews the novel "Blue Winds Dancing" by Tom Whitecloud, about a young Native American man struggling to decide if he belongs in the white world or the Indian one. The paper describes the cultural conflicts the main character encounters when he leaves his reservation to attend university, and the impact of those conflicts on his journey to find his true voice. While about a particular person from a specific tribe, the novel's theme of identity struggle is universal -- a point which earns Whitecloud high praise from the author of this paper.
From the Paper
"There are important conflicts within "Blue Winds Dancing that come about as a consequence of culture. The narrator of the story is struggling to find where he belongs and who he really is, a basic pursuit in any persons life. He also goes in search of wisdom, an inner wisdom that all people must search for in their lives to give it meaning. He journeys from his home in Wisconsin to attend a college that is predominantly attended by white people. We, the readers, travel deeply into the inner mind, thoughts and emotions of this young man's strife."
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Linda Hogan's "Aunt Moon's Young Man", 2005.
This paper discusses nature's cycles in Linda Hogan's short story "Aunt Moon's Young Man".
1,075 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 0 sources, $ 37.95
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This paper explains that Linda Hogan draws on her Native American heritage as she tells a tale tinted by earthy memories of her youth in her short story "Aunt Moon's Young Man". The author points out that the plot itself is relatively simple: A dark, lean, full-blooded Indian, who comes to town on an autumn day just as the annual fair is about to begin excites the women with his exotic good looks as well as the fact that the man is "alive in his whole body." The paper relates that the cyclical character of nature brings reassurance that balance will prevail; this storyteller incorporates several cycles to represent this balance such as the story begins in the autumn and ends in the autumn - the annual fair anchors the narrative at both ends.
From the Paper
"Though Aunt Moon is obviously the central study in this story, the character of the narrator contributes to the sense of hope and renewal as well. We are told that "good Indian women" should not "learn too much from books" or "laugh too loud" or "look into the faces of men." Yet the storyteller is hopeful that she can escape such oppressive expectations. Her mother shares these great aspirations for her daughter, and college plans are made. However, with the advent of war and all the changes that it brings, the girl's education is postponed, though not ceded. She will work for a year or so in the city before returning to school, and this, too, speaks of future and hope. The cycles of nature are again invoked when the narrator's mother assures her that she's "sure as the night's going to fall" that all will work out well for her and her daughter."
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The Acculturation of the Native-American Indian, 2006.
A look at the social and emotional difficulties Native-Americans encounter as a result of their acculturation into American society.
1,432 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper discusses the damage done to the Native-American people as a result of the efforts by the American government to replace the Native-American culture with the dominant white culture. The paper discusses the problems associated with confinement to reservations, limited access to a culturally sensitive educational environment and the unique legal position that Native-American tribes hold. The paper also briefly looks at how the tribal gaming and casino business has helped bring economic prosperity and self-sufficiency to the the Native-American tribes.
From the Paper
"All individuals, especially during the years from adolescence to early adulthood must come to terms with one's identity and the society in which they live. The process is frequently difficult and complex. For the Native American, especially the youth, it poses greater difficulty and complexity. They often feel pulled in different directions by two different cultures, including one, which has often to fail to accept them. The impact of United States culture and the combination of acculturation, pluralism, frequent segregation has produced results such as disorganized family life, geographic isolation created by remote reservations, educational deficiencies, alcoholism, to name a few."
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"Ceremony", 2005.
Examines the narrative style used in Leslie Silko's novel on Native American culture.
1,756 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 1 source, $ 56.95
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The story that unfolds in the book "Ceremony", written by Leslie Silko, is filled with various themes, symbolism and insights into Native American culture and spirituality. The paper shows that the style Silko uses augments each of these aspects of her writing and increases the depth and meaning of her work. The narrative style mirrors the cultural beliefs of the Laguna Pueblos as well as Native Americans in general.
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"The embedded text and Native American poetry acts as a bridge between the cultures. While the storyline refers to Indian spirits and their correlation to the culture and its beginnings, it is the poems in the embedded text that give their meaning and help the reader to apply this meaning to the narrative of Tayo's ceremonial rebirth into his culture. The poems give insight into the legends referred to in the text. By using embedded text rather than offering explanation within the narrative, the spirit themes are more meaningful. The reader can actually read the Native American poetry and interpret the meaning and placement of the meaning into the story."
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The History of the Powwow, 2006.
A historical look at this native American-Indian dance.
2,205 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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This paper presents a brief history of the different Native-American powwows, describing first the origins of the powwow and then some of the dances unique to different Indian tribes. The paper discusses attempts by the U.S. government to eliminate the powwow, looks at how the powwow has evolved and survived over time, and describes what the modern powwow looks like today.
From the Paper
"The Indians depended on the buffalo to provide the basic necessities of life. They provided food, shelter, clothing and many other items used in day to day life. As the buffalo migrated, a group of Indians related by family or by tribe, also known as a clan, followed. In the hard winter months, when buffalo were not plentiful, the tribe would split into smaller groups in order to survive. When summer came, the groups would come together again for the buffalo hunt."
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