Microlecture 1 Part A

     After viewing microlecture 1, part A on There There, I definitely had a better understanding fo Native American history in general and within literature. I find it truly fascinating how the literary history of Indigenous storytelling goes all the way back before the main era of storytelling, print, and before the period of contact with Europeans in the Americas. I can compare this information to There There because I can now recognize hoe Native American literature has evolved. It makes me appreciate the novel even more, but I can also appreciate the older methods of literature and storytelling. Another important topic that made me think differently about the novel relates to older Native American literature and history that is written from the perspective of the oppressors instead of a first hand account from the Native Americans themselves. Without having their voice heard, history can be misshapen and their narratives are definitely not told correctly. With learning this information, I definitely appreciate There There  more because Tommy Orange does not hold back or censor any information based on the issues the indigenous people face each and every day. Tommy Orange does not allow anyone else to tell his story and experiences which is very powerful and he is a voice for those who were not as lucky as him to write from their perspective. Lastly, one sentence that struck me from the microlecture was when the slide stated,” The depths of our ignorance are continuing to be revealed, and it’s important to acknowledge that we do not know and how much we do not know.” This sentence is very powerful and it definitely allowed me to recognize how much untold truth is still out there and how uneducated we are on the subject of Native American history. 



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  1. Michelle BNovember 26, 2021 at 1:24 PM

    Is this image from an edition of the novel? I haven't seen this one out there, but I really like it.

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