Discussion
Select two authors from the indigenous readings to compare and contrast. You may want to select one from each country and compare and contrast the Native American experience with that of the Aboriginal Australian experience.
(Author Sherman Alexie, Native American Writer: "Tonto and the Lone Ranger Fistfight in Heaven" )
(Kath Walker aka Oodgeroo Noonuccal an Australian Writer -"The Dawn is at Hand"
• What did the two populations have in common?
• How were their experiences different?
• How did the authors represent their time period and their culture?
• How did they represent mainstream society vs. the indigenous people?
• What are common traits in both worlds?
• How are myths and legends utilized by both indigenous populations?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.