ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -The Native American culture is known for its rich oral tradition. Instead of using a written language to document their history, these indigenous people simply relied on their verbal language to share their history, customs, rituals and legends through vivid narratives.

Detailed explanation-2: -For more than 70 years, Te Ata used her talent as a storytelling performer to show people around the world the beauty and wisdom of Native American cultures. She kept the oral histories and traditions of her people alive. She helped change attitudes toward Native Americans.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are five main elements that can be found in American Indian Poems: the hero initiation, trickster characters, symbolic landmarks, mythology, and the practice of oral tradition.

Detailed explanation-4: -Most dominant themes are ‘resentment of betrayal’, ‘grief over the destruction of their culture’, and ‘the humiliation of defeat’ etc. Finally the conclusions are drawn by means of the review of literature indicated. Content may be subject to copyright.

Detailed explanation-5: -Common themes in Native American literature are worship of many gods and and a reverence for nature. Native American literary forms: migration of peoples, tales of great leaders, fairy tales, lyrics, chants, children’s songs, healing songs and dream visions.