Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper on how Native American literature is rooted in storytelling culture. Consider the following questions, using specific passages from the readings to support your responses:
- How was storytelling used in Native American culture?
- What literary conventions are consistent with Native American storytelling traditions? How do those conventions serve a purpose in the story?
- How does social identity play a role in Native American literature and storytelling?
- How do the characters in the texts relate to their cultural context? Why is this important to the story?
- How does the language the authors use contribute to the story's effectiveness?
- What were the historical, socio-political, and cultural events that influenced each of the texts you selected? Why are they important to the story?