Tuesday, September 7, 2010
two births
In the book Napolean says "They were born not only into the physical world... But into a spirit world as well" when talking about Yuuyaraq. When talking about the survivors of the Great Death he says "They woke to a world in shambles, many of their people and their beliefs strewn around them, dead." There's such a contrast to the two worlds described from before the great death to after it. It really opens my eyes to the destruction disease and death can have on a culture and a way of life. I feel as though Napoleon is telling us these two different births as a way of painting a picture of the repercussions of the "white man" coming into Alaska and exploring. Still reading...
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Im not sure I understand what you are saying here. I understand the quotes, but Im not sure how they apply to the white men. If someone would like to explain I would appreciate it! :)
ReplyDeleteThey apply to the "white man" because the first birth is before white man came and explored. It's when the people were very content with their culture and thriving in their way of life. The second birth was that of the survivors children who were bring born into the world that had been massacred by death and the abandonment of their culture by their parents. Hope that helps
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