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In this article, Pratima Dutta seeks to inform the readers that Louise Erdrich is truly a nationalist. There have been several accusations pointed at Erdrich, including the Native American critics, refuting her of being a Native American writer who doesn’t write about Native American stories. Dutta mentions one of Erdirch’s main accusers, Leslie Marmon Silko, who is also a Native American writer. However, Silko is more extreme than Erdrich in her nationalistic writing and believes Erdrich is “not being nationalistic enough.” Dutta desires to prove to the readers that Erdrich is, in truth, a nationalist.
Dutta describes the short story, “The Red Convertible,” quite in depth. She picks apart all the details in order to help her readers better understand exactly what Erdrich means and to show that “true native spirit can never be lost.” Dutta urges readers to studying this short story with care, in order to fully comprehend what Erdrich intended when she began writing the story.
The two main characters, brothers, in “The Red Convertible” couldn’t be more opposite of each other. One goes off to fight in the Vietnam War, while the other became obsessed with earning money and “western” material objects. When the brother comes back from fighting in the war, their relationship isn’t the same as it used to be. They have both changed, and grown apart. The money loving brother notices how depressed the other has become and tries to help him get back to his old self. However, he uses all of his new western style and objects to try and make him feel better, little does he know it only makes the feelings worse. Dutta gives many examples of how their American Indian spirit is still alive in them, even if it is pushed to the side for a bit.
I think think this is a good source because Dutta is being truthful and tell the readers exactly how she feels about Erdrich's writings. When reading this article I really wanted to pick up the short story and read it. Not all Native American writers can capture the awe and attention of critics as well as Erdrich has with several of her writings.
I think think this is a good source because Dutta is being truthful and tell the readers exactly how she feels about Erdrich's writings. When reading this article I really wanted to pick up the short story and read it. Not all Native American writers can capture the awe and attention of critics as well as Erdrich has with several of her writings.
I do like The Explicator as a journal. It delves into stuff narrowly, but well.
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