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Ceremony Narrative Web #2
By: Shana Liu
Block 2
Native Americans:
Present:
- Tayo is metaphorically referred to in the Native American hummingbird poem. He is the character that is similar to the "fat and shiny" hummingbird.
- The symbol of clashing cultures is prevalent in Tayo's understanding of the present. Its consequences can be seen in all of the characters.
Tayo
- This characterization relates to the war because it demonstrates the contrast of the effects on Tayo and his fellow veterans. It also relates to the present because you can a parallel situation with Tayo versus his friends such as Emo, Harvey, etc.
- This symbol is launched during the course of the war. The Native American and white cultures clash in a battle with different motives and ideas. In the end, the Native Americans never benefit from the destructive relationship between the two societies.
- Tayo is an extreme example of the effects of clashing cultures. His struggles, both physical and mental, are caused by the difficulties that arise from the conflicting philosophies.
- This characterization is significant to Tayo because it allows us to delve into his character from a more omniscient point of view. We see him from an encompassing perspective instead of the narrow one that we've had so far.
The War:
- The motif of water/rain relates to war while Tayo witnesses the death of his cousin, Rocky. The tall Japanese soldier smashes Rocky's head in with the butt of a rifle and shoves Tayo into a muddy stream in order to subdue him.
- This is interconnected with the present because the memories associated with rain from the war still plague Tayo's conscious due to the drought on the reservation. It is also connected with the Native Americans because of Tayo's belief that his prayers caused the reservation's crisis.
- This motif is significant to Tayo because is comprises much of the conflict in his mind. He blames tragic memories, such as Rocky's death, on the rain.
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