Creation Stories
What is the beginning setting in "The Sky Tree"
Skyland
Name one archetype in modern media
answers will vary
Other than lessons and morals, what is another reason Native Americans tell stories
To communicate information
what kind of narrative is Mary Rowlandson's story?
captivity narrative
What things did the Native Americans trade when the Europeans showed up ?
food and furs
What is primary the event that causes creation to occur in "The Sky Tree"
The woman falling
What does the tree represent in "The Sky Tree"
The tree of life
What is the lesson we can take away from the animals working together in creation stories?
Cooperation/teamwork and humility is more important than strength
What was Mary gifted?
A Bible
Orally
What archetype do turtles represent in Native American creation stories?
world-bearing/foundation of the earth
Two archetypes in "Coyote Finishes His Work"
1. Wise old man
2. Trickster
What is the main lesson in Coyote Finishes His Work
To show his limits of power and need for balance- he overstepped
Who died first in Mary Rowlandson's Narrative?
Her baby, mary
what is one native american value we discussed?
Community, nature, will take various answers
Who/what is the creator in Native American Literature?
Everyone
What is an archetype?
Repeated theme in literature throughout history
To explain natural things like bears walking on all four paws and volcanoes
What kind of woman is mary/ religion does she follow?
a Puritan woman
what does the SETTING of a myth have to be?
timeless
How is the earth created in "The Sky Tree"
the animals place soil on the turtle's back, creating an island
Why are archetypes used?
They communicate universally known messages through generations
What is an important value to Native American stories that is shown through The Sky Tree (think about the woman's actions)
what was boiled to make food in her story?
a horse's leg
What was the name of the Native American who wrote the speech regarding Christianity that we read today?
Red Jacket