1. The Complexity of Identity in the Twentieth Century
Silko describes the affects of traditional, "white", schooling and society, experienced by Tayo's mother before the war had taken place, and how the assimilation and integration of Native Americans to whites had its negative effects not only to the specific person, but to their entire family, as well as white people. "She hated the people at home when white people talked about their peculiarities; but she always hated herself more because she still thought about them, because she knew their pain at what she was doing with her life. The feelings of shame, at her own people ...
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- Approx Pages: 5
- Grade Level: Undergraduate