Sunday, May 19, 2013
Kayley 2
Within the next few chapters, a number of concepts and events are relatable to me. Before i go into that, a major event is when Chess and Thomas fall in love. They're alike in a loy of way, including valuing old traditions. Their childhoods both suffered through pain and loss. Chess also follows traditional values of Native Americans and believes that "Indian men need Indian women.. [and] I think only Indian women can take care of Indian men" (81). There is a lot of controversary about Whites and Indians and their "mixing". Chess thinks that Victor and Junior betray their DNA, while Thomas believes that there's a shortage of love. I agree with Thomas's perspective that love it so rare, it should be celebrated when found. Anyways, Chess told stories like Thomas, who he had yet to find a woman like him until her. Their relationship is beautiful and powerful. I have a relationship with my boyfriend like that too. Coyote Springs now consists of Thomas, Voctor, Junior, Chess, and Checkers. Their band, "Coyote Springs melded faster than any garage band in history" (79). They play with pride and passion and are very professional. Music in this book is so powerful. "I used to think her songs drifted across the entire reservation. I imagined they knocked deer over and shook the antlers of moose and elk...Those songs floated up to the clouds, fell back to the earth as rain, and changed the shape of plants and trees" (66-67). This imagery is stunning and makes you feel the emotions. I can also relate to the hardships of the Warm Water's childhood. I also lost a loved one and my family coped with death in sorrow songs and plenty of alcohol. This book is so magical and beautiful. I instantly thought of my dad when "Thomas smiled because so many people visited him in memories" (91). Memories, music, and dreams are not only precious in this book, but also to me.
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First off, I am sorry for the loss, no matter how long ago it may have been. Death is unfortunate. I like how you focused on the importance of music throughout this section of the book. Throughout, I too have seen many instances where music has been used to explain the emotions of the Indians and the Indian Reservation, when they themselves can't express it but only sing it. This concept alone is powerful, showing the true power of music at its finest. No matter what the form of music may be, whether it be techno, pop, metal, rap, rock, or blues, when fully enveloped in a note's sweet tone, it can always be relatable in some way.
ReplyDeleteFirst off, I want to say how sorry I am for your loss, things like that are never easy to live through, but its when sad things happen that you realize what an incredibly strong person you truly are.
ReplyDeleteScience says many things about memories. Some say that you don't actually remember anything before age four (don't quote me on that :)) while others believe you remember everything in your life, you just can't recall everything in your life. I think music is an important key to memory, especially for the Spokanes, because it triggers emotions and feelings that unlock amazing memories, happy and sad. The connection between music and memories is so powerful in this book, it is easy to see how it feels magical and precious.