emigration of people from one country to another
This is a story about people emigrating to a new country. It shows the cultural differences that occur and how families have to work to stay together and keep the culture alive.
The stories of Achebe and Silko reflect family disintegration
instruct.
teach a lesson
Both Achebe and Silko believe that stories serve the purpose of preserving cultural heritage and passing down intergenerational knowledge. They see storytelling as a way to connect individuals to their cultural roots and to communicate important values and traditions within their communities.
They often introduce oral stories, such as narrative proverbs, song-tales, myths, folktales, fairy tales, animal fables, anecdotes, and ballads into their stories.
a story should teach
In Chinua Achebe's stories, themes of African identity, colonialism, and cultural clash are often explored. His works shed light on the impact of colonization on African societies and the struggle for cultural preservation. In Leslie Marmon Silko's stories, themes of Native American identity, tradition, and spirituality are prevalent. Her works often incorporate elements of Pueblo mythology and address the challenges faced by Native communities in a modern world while emphasizing the importance of connection to land and heritage.
Achebe makes use of traditional African proverbs and stories.
Leslie Silko has written: 'Ceremony'
Leslie Marmon Silko was born in 1948.
Ceremony - Silko novel - was created in 1977.
The novel "Ceremony" by Leslie Marmon Silko has 243 pages in the paperback edition.