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Native American Oral Tradition Questions
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What does Bruchac’s title suggest?
Bruchac's title suggests that all literature no matter whose or what it is about still matters.With this title he says that the sun still rises in the same sky which means that the sun is the same for all of us, this is also what he meant about NAtive American Literature.
Native American Oral Tradition Questions
The Earth Only
What profound philosophical comment does “The Earth Only” make by what it leaves out? In other words, what does not endure?
- People would last forever but the earth would
The Sun Still Rises in the Same Sky
What does the idea repeated in the last three lines of this chant signify about the position of old men in this culture?
- Everybody believed what the old men said because with their age they became wise and were highly respected within their tribe.
Coyote finishes his work
What can you infer about the Nez Perces views on mortality?
- The Nez Perces viewed mortality as a sacred subject, it was your soul being held
The Sky Tree
The Sun Still Rises
What aspects of the settings in this myth are archetypes? What other stories have used the same archetypes?
- Archetypes of the Sky Tree included the creation of the world, the use of animals, and the role and nobility of women. An example of creating the world would be in The Bible and in Takamagahari (Japanese Mythology).
What does the emphasis on oral literature tell you about Native American cultures?
The emphasis on oral literature in Native Americans is that they valued passing down stories to tell their children,for entertainment, and for explaining why things happened. This was a big part of many native american's lives.
Coyote finishes his work
Old man is also an archetype. What kind of archetype do you think he is?
- The creator archetype or a wise man.
The Sky Tree
Would the people who told this myth feel hostile or supportive toward the natural world? Why?
- The people who told the story would feel more supportive of the natural world. Even though their natural worlds tree of life was destroyed, the world still adapted , or changed, to continue and support their life.