Keywords
Trauma, Nature, Community, Healing, Culture
Abstract
Trauma is central in Leslie Silko's Ceremony (1977), however, Tayo and the Laguna Pueblo community also experience healing through reconnecting with the land and its nature. Critiques by Aaron DeRosa, Alexandra Ganser, Michelle Satterlee, and Martin Premoli converge on the theme of trauma, each offering unique insights. DeRosa expands on the notion of cultural trauma and its impact on individuals and communities, advocating for adaptive cultural responses to trauma. Ganser explores Tayo's struggle with violence and identity, advocating for inclusive ceremonial practices. Satterlee emphasizes Tayo's embodiment of cultural struggle and connection to the land, while Premoli extends this to include the impacts of climate change. Tayo's healing journey involves reconnecting with his roots, confronting trauma, and embracing nature. Through ceremony and storytelling, Tayo finds a path toward reconciliation amidst ongoing trauma.
Recommended Citation
Ghanem, Zeina Y.
(2024)
"The Process of Healing Individual and Communal Traumatic Experiences Through Natural and Cultural Reconnection in Silko’s Ceremony,"
International Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities: Vol. 16:
Iss.
1, Article 6.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.61809/2168-0620.1339
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/ijurca/vol16/iss1/6
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