![]() Rich in personification, symbolism, and mysticism, the poems that appear throughout Ceremony transport the reader into the realm of folklore, and thus offering a narrative counterpoint to the forward-moving world of science and technology that has in many ways wronged Tayo and his family. ![]() But part of Silko's narrative mission is to immerse the reader in the world of tradition that a figure like Ts'eh embodies. For Tayo, re-connecting with traditions such as sand painting, storytelling, and nature myths is a central part of the healing process this connection is facilitated by a variety of characters ( Old Ku'oosh, Betonie, Ts'eh) who are themselves immersed in older ways of life. ![]() Native American tradition plays a prominent role in Ceremony, but also occupies an unusual or uneasy position in the narrative. ![]()
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