Ceremony | Study Guide

Leslie Marmon Silko

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Author

Leslie Marmon Silko

Year Published

1977

Type

Novel

Genre

Drama

Perspective and Narrator

Ceremony is told in third-person narration from the perspective of a limited omniscient narrator. While the narration generally follows Tayo's perspective (the protagonist), it occasionally switches to the perspective of other characters.

Tense

Ceremony is narrated in past tense.

About the Title

The title, Ceremony, refers to Native American traditions marking transitions. The protagonist, Tayo, must create a new ceremony that synthesizes the Native American and white cultures to transform his life and find acceptance within his community.

Diagrams

Tayo Veteran of mixed Native and Anglo heritage; tries to heal his cultural and emotional wounds Spiritual guide Begrudging caretaker Enemies Mother Nephew Cousins Uncle Uncle Lovers Auntie Proud and vindictive purist; member of the Native American Laguna Pueblo Betonie Modern medicine man Ts'eh Spiritual goddess figure Rocky Successfully integrates into white culture; dies during World War II Josiah Honors tradition but is willing to accept change Emo Violent war veteran; bent on destruction; member of the Native American Laguna Pueblo
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Characters

Tayo Betonie Auntie Emo Ts'eh Josiah Rocky

Symbols

Josiah's Cattle Atomic Bomb The Gallup Ceremony

Themes

Storytelling Adaptation Culture Clash
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