Yellow Woman Flashcards
(13 cards)
Who is the author of Yellow Woman?
Leslie Marmon Silko
What is the setting of Yellow Woman
The story is set in the southwestern United States, specifically in the deserts of New Mexico.
Who is the protagonist of Yellow Woman?
The protagonist is a nameless Native American woman, often identified simply as “Yellow Woman.”
What is the significance of the character Silva in Yellow Woman?
Silva is a mysterious man the protagonist encounters, who may represent a spirit or figure from traditional Native American folklore, specifically related to the Yellow Woman myth.
What does the title Yellow Woman refer to?
It refers to a character in Native American mythology and the main character of the story.
What is one theme in Yellow Woman?
One theme is the connection between myth and reality.
What is the main character’s struggle in the story?
She struggles with understanding her identity and the blending of myth and reality.
What does the main character learn by the end of the story?
She learns to accept the mystery of her experience and the connection between myth and reality.
What does the desert symbolize in the story?
The desert symbolizes the connection to nature and Native American heritage.
What does the Yellow Woman myth represent?
It represents the blending of myth and reality.
What is the symbolism of the river?
The river symbolizes transformation and the flow between worlds.
Why is the protagonist unnamed?
Her lack of a name symbolizes universal identity and fluidity.
What is significant about the narrator’s name?
The narrator’s lack of a specific name symbolizes the universal experience of identity and connection to cultural myths.
