Shape-Shifting: Images of Native Americans in Recent Popular FictionThis study of the Native American in the western, romance, detective, horror, and science fiction genres examines how even historically accurate representations distort and bias the Native American figure to fit European-based traditions and modern agendas. The authors provide critical approaches for evaluating the literature. They argue that while popular fiction conventions determine and limit authentic portraits of Native American cultures, successful popular fiction writers approach literary quality by fusing authentic Native American culture with the standard genre conventions. Approximately 200 books are discussed and evaluated, and true Native American stories and writings are contrasted with mainstream versions of Indian culture. |
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... captivity narratives into sermons and didactic tales of Christian fortitude in the face of pagan trials . Religion is much less pronounced in later captivity accounts , with the exotic adventure of the experience prevailing . While ...
... captivity ; the boy now carries himself like a Shawnee warrior and speaks no English . This loss of identity is a key element in captivity stories . Thom captures the inner strength necessary to stand against an alien people and an ...
... captivity was far more common than most modern Americans now realize . The failed marriage of Indian and white is surely the first great American tragedy . The Captivity Story as Precursor The captivity story may be the first truly ...
Contents
Native Americans of the Imagination | 1 |
Accessing a Different | 21 |
The Enduring Creation Story | 45 |
Copyright | |
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