Quotes:
"The dry air shrank the wooden staves of the barrels; they pulled loose, and now the rusty steel hoops were scattered on the ground behind the corral in the crazy patterns of some flashy Kiowa hoop dancer at the Gallup Ceremonials, throwing his hoops along the ground where he would hook and flip them into the air again and they would skim over his head and shoulders down to his dancing feet, like magic." (Page 10) - This is a metaphor with a simile at the end. I like this quote not only due to the integration of literary elements but also because is gives insight to some Native American customs. With the comparing of the steel hoops to an intricate dance it gives a little insight into some of the Native American customs.
"One time there were these Indians see. They put on uniforms, cut their hair. They went off to a big war. They had a real good time too. ... And the white lady at the bus depot, she's real careful now not to touch your hand when she counts out your change." (Pages 41-42) - This quote is where Tayo is in the bar telling the story of the truth of what they have become. I really like this quote for it shows the false respect that they received when they fought in the war. People only respected them for uniforms and that is all. After the war they lost the respect. The truth in this quote is powerful to me and it also shows why Tayo dislikes society.
This book shows a different and interesting perspective on war and life. It criticizes many aspects of society. The book really does interest me with all the different views and hopefully something big does happen.
Daniel,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your post. Question, do you really feel that Tayo was truly happy in his life before Rocky died? Maybe he had Rocky, but do you think he was 'happy'?
What aspects of society is Silko pointing out through this books specifically?
Any one else have comments for Daniel?
MS Champagne
yea I dont think he was that happy with his life. I think he just went with the flow and is such a good person that he made it seem ok
ReplyDeleteI think Tayo was really never completely happy in his life before Rocky died. I dont think one person could get soo messed up from war like he is unless he was messed up before. i think he was messed up before but he just hid it well. I agree with your view on how there are many different perspectives in the book. do you think the book got better as you went on in your reading or has your opinion changed??
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