![]() Orvil Red Feather asks his grandmother about what it means to be a member of the Cheyenne tribe and why no one has ever taught him. Layered between these separate, yet connected narratives are more general reflections on what it means to be Native, what it means to live in Oakland, and how the two both intersect and diverge.Įven the characters in the novel serve as vehicles for profound reflections on identity and what it means to be Native American. ![]() ![]() Many of them have familial ties, but lack an understanding of what that means or what it should mean to them. You should, however, also listen to what Tommy Orange has to say in his novel, There There.Ĭheyenne and Apraho writer Tommy Orange’s There There follows a number of characters living in Oakland, all of whom are grappling with aspects of their identity. But, if you find yourself in a situation or relationship in which this is appropriate, then by all means listen. It’s not always socially acceptable to go out and randomly ask folks from different walks of life about their experiences. I believe that the best way we can foster empathy for one another is by taking the time to learn about experiences that are different from our own. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |