Bird, Gloria. "Towards a Decolonization of the Mind and Text 1: Leslie Marmon Silko's 'Ceremony'" Wicazo Sa Review 9 (1993): 1-8.
In her article, Bird utilizes the issues of language and “hegemonic discourse” found in Leslie Marmon Silko’s Ceremony in order to promote the undoing of the colonization of the native people which has lead them to speak passively and adopt the stereotypes that are perpetually assigned to them. As someone who was raised in an Indian family but did not actually speak the native language, Bird highlights the significance of language as a tool that can be used both to denigrate and liberate a culture. She asserts that in Silko’s fragmented construction of Ceremony and it’s assertive use of textual landscape, the scope of decolonization is confronted and contested. By referencing the central conflict in Ceremony¸ in which the assimilation and shame of an individual simultaneously affects the welfare of the entire community, Bird explains the importance of recognizing the source of oppression that comes forth in discourse in order to move toward a place of empowerment and pride.
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8 years ago
I really like your point where you say it "affects the welfare of the entire community" because I think the idea of everyone being connected is an important part of the essay. This is really good.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed how you covered most of the main topics of the essay and explained them in understandable terms.
ReplyDeleteThis is a good summary of what Bird was trying to get across to the readers. I feel that you covered all the main points in her article. Good job.
ReplyDelete"Bird highlights the significance of language as a tool that can be used both to denigrate and liberate a culture" was a really big line that stuck out to me because people never really think of the importance of language.
ReplyDeletei agree with ariel. your points about language were very interesting and insightful
ReplyDeleteI like how you say the Bird recognizes the source of the oppression. Your summary is very good and clearly articulated. You do a great job of keeping your points concise but clear. Great work!
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