34 pages 1 hour read

Sherman Alexie

Reservation Blues

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1995

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The novel is often described as being a work of magical realism. In what ways does the use of magical elements affect the work?

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How does the novel present the issue of gender and relations between men and women?

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Big Mom and Father Arnold are both seen as leaders and religious figures. In what ways do they represent different kinds of spirituality? In what ways are they alike?

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