Article: Silko's 'Ceremony.'(Leslie Marmon Silko)(Critical Essay)

Literary critic and author Paula Gunn Allen has stated that in Leslie Marmon Silko's Ceremony, Ts'eh (having a powerful connection to Thought-Woman) is the central character of the drama (119). Although this reading is certainly accurate, it overlooks the importance of Ts'eh's husband, the Hunter. Although Thought-Woman's connection to the creation legend makes her significant in Laguna culture (as are Silko's Night Swan and Ts'eh), the hunter is also relevant. The hunter plays an important role in the survival of the people because he provides for them and follows ancient traditions to show love, respect, and appreciation for the animals, ensuring their return each year ...

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