i heard the owl call my name
My personal opinion on why Craven wrote this book is that she wanted to see how much native culture can change and still remain nurturing and strong. Craven deals with the issue of native identity in a thoughtful manner, presenting opposites: those who wish for complete cultural resolution, and those who are stuck in a calcified tradition continued by myth which can, at times, override. Native myths, customs, and character are described with a consistency and vigour which commands attention throughout the novel. Craven creates a world which is different from ours, and reveals it through the experiences of a man who is destined to die. The author presents her characters and their setting with an understanding which speaks of intimate knowledge, almost as if she was there. This is a beautiful story by Margaret Craven about a reverend named Mark, that earns the respect of Indians. This boy talks about the experiences of the revern when he is in the village. He p
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Approximate Word count = 654
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
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