Themes
This theme in "There There" explores the tension between tradition and modernity among urban indigenous folks
identity and belonging
represents conflicting and complex nature of native american identity...we see this misrepresented across sports, food, etc.
This is the reason the indigenous occupied Alcatraz
they said it was their land and they were claiming it
She wanted a drink. She wanted to drink. She wanted to drink. She need a meeting.
Jacquie Red Feather
This is the reason Blue was bothered by thinking that Octavio, Charles, and Carlos looked like thugs.
One of the prevalent themes in the novel, it deals with the impact of things that happen over and over again
generational trauma
woven throughout the narrative, with characters grappling with questions of self-discovery and belonging.
identity
This is the metaphor Tommy Orange used to symbolize Opal loosing her innocence.
Two Shoes loses the shine in his eyes
He moves through the bleachers with the slow thoroughness of one who's had a job too long. He slogs along, plods, but not without pride.
Bill Davis
This is why Daniel ditched his drone on Carlos's head.
Carlos was shooting Octavio
This theme focuses on struggle for power and ontrol in a world shaped by colonialism. Think about what Palestinians are doing right now...it's called...
resistance
this motif is used to illustrate the cyclical nature of history and trauma
spiderweb
This is the reason Opal and Jacquie ended up in Alcatraz
Their mother was fleeing an abusive relationship
I'm on the toilet. But nothing is happening. I'm here. You have to try.
Edwin Black
These two parents meet their two kids
Harvey and Jackie
this theme is represented by the characters' quest for a sense of purpose and direction
searching for meaning
What does the regalia represent for Tony?
It allows him to look past his drome and see possibly who he can be..a dancer
You know, we're not so different. Both of us got our names from pig-brained men.
TS the teddy bear... in Opal's chapter
These people are collateral damage
Bill and Thomas
this theme explores the complexity of familial relationships and connections among the characters
What does the camera represent for Dene?
It represents storytelling. A way for him to share indigenous stories...
These are the two characters that find spider legs in their leg.
opal and orvil
The greyhound sign stretches up like a beacon. But the lights are out. Is it too late? What time is it?
Blue
This is the hero of the story. He realizes innocent people are being hurt and rushes Charles.
Tony Loneman