the memoirist.
The Way To Rainy Mountain ends with a poem.
Momaday feels strongly that the storyteller creates the meaning of his story (apex)
In order to see his grandmother's gravesite, N Scott Momaday as retold in The Way to Rainy Mountain, N Scott Momaday went to the rainy mountain region in Oklahoma.
The Way to Rainy Mountain is a a 1969 book by Pulitzer Prize-winning author N. Scott Momaday. It details the journey of his Kiowa ancestors from their ancient beginnings in Montana to their final wars and resettlement.
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A bit of kiowa oral tradition, a historical commentary, and a personal commentary.
a section of personal commentary Kiowa oral tradition and historical commentary
it focuses on the Kiowa people, who are marginalized group.
It focuses on the Kiowa people, who are a marginalized group.
a work written in three separate voices - oral tradition of the Kiowa, historical commentary, and the personal reminiscences of the author.
In "The Way to Rainy Mountain," Momaday utilizes a blend of different writing techniques, including oral storytelling traditions, descriptive imagery, and a non-linear narrative structure. He weaves together historical accounts, personal reflections, and Kiowa myths to create a multi-layered and textured exploration of identity, memory, and culture. Additionally, Momaday's use of evocative language and poetic sensibilities helps to transport the reader to the landscapes and experiences he describes.
One excerpt from "The Way to Rainy Mountain" that reflects Kiowa oral tradition is the story of Tai-me, the sacred Sun Dance doll. This story emphasizes the importance of tradition, the interconnectedness of the Kiowa people with their spiritual beliefs, and the transmission of cultural knowledge through storytelling.
"The Way to Rainy Mountain" was written by N. Scott Momaday and first published in 1969. It blends history, folklore, and poetic language to tell the story of the Kiowa people.
The Way To Rainy Mountain ends with a poem.
N. Scott Momaday was influenced by his Kiowa heritage, particularly the stories and oral traditions passed down by his family and community, to write "The Way to Rainy Mountain." His experiences growing up in Oklahoma and his connection to the land and culture of the Kiowa people also shaped the novel's themes of identity and the impact of ancestral knowledge.
Momaday feels strongly that the storyteller creates the meaning of his story (apex)
Rainy Mountain Cemetery can best be described as a poem.