The Reality of Native American Lifestyles.
Native Americans successfully make their mark on society in many ways. Their culture shapes the existence and lifestyle of the people around them, and their attitudes help others realize the importance of friends and family. With their personalities, economy, education, and culture, the Native Americans have a positive outlook on the life laid out in front of them. Family, friends, and environment rank high on their priorities, while material items and possessions mean close to nothing. Through various literary works, the portrayal of Native American culture present in the story reflects the reality of Native American traditions, the anti-myth movement places the myths in order, and the positive effects of capitalism help their lives in multiple ways.
Native Americans feel that having a lasting culture and celebrating strong traditions are the outmost important things in an individual's life. Surprisingly, their lifestyles have only changed slightly over the centuries. One could say that they believe in the phrase, "If it is not broke, do not fix it". The depiction of Native American culture and tradition present in literary works are quite similar to the reality of culture and tradition in an Indian's life. Certain qualities show up frequently, one of those major qualities being the land on which they build shelters and communities. Being segregated from the outside world and the sense of rural ness are both highly illustrated, mostly because that is reality for almost all Indians. Also, they are sure to use every part of the environment because nothing should go to waste or be spared. The movie, Smoke Signals, shows the important tradition of storytelling from generation to generation among Native Americans, and also the well-known fry bread. The Native American traditions in the aspect of death, new life, and celebrations are also accurately portrayed in the movie.
