The Story Of Tayo And The Laguna Pueblo Tribe

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Conforming to the rules of society has always been a battle well fought. But what if in this instance there was no battle? You simply had to do as told and follow what the people before you instructed? Your whole world is now flipped upside down and you are completely dependent on someone else, no matter your age. What once was your life to rule, has succumbed to the takers of your home, your land, and your customs. Tayo is in desperate need of breaking free from his inner race battle, past customs of the Native American people, his own personal transformation/suffering, and come to terms with his versions of reality before he can ultimately gain independence and enjoyment in his life. Tayo is in a constant battle with himself regarding his race and where he stands in the world. The hero of the story and protagonist, Tayo, is half white and half Laguna Pueblo. …show more content…

The Laguna Pueblo custom of observing obstacles and triumphs as shared by the entire community, instead of just a singular person, is a much more effective way of dealing with modern problems than the white attitude of focusing on oneself. The Laguna Pueblo tradition of storytelling doesn 't just create a shared culture for the members of the community. Sharing stories also develop the idea of the community to include previous generations and the natural world around them. In Ceremony, change is associated with life, while unproductivity is accompanying with death. Tayo, the cattle, and the traditional Native American ceremonies all have to adapt to new circumstances if they 're going to survive and carry on. According to the Night Swan, “people who resist change because they 're afraid of new things are fools." These “fools” express their ignorance in their prejudice against interracial relationships and people of mixed ethnicity, which is something Tayo struggles with throughout the

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