THE THREAD OF FATE IN THE ANTELOPE WIFE – A SYMBOLIC MESMERIZING OJIBWA BEADWORK
THE THREAD OF FATE IN THE ANTELOPE WIFE – A SYMBOLIC MESMERIZING OJIBWA BEADWORK
Author(s): Oana-Andreea Ghiță-PîrnuțăSubject(s): Novel, Philology, Theory of Literature, American Literature
Published by: Editura Arhipelag XXI
Keywords: Ojibwa; beadwork; destiny; symbol; culture; connection;
Summary/Abstract: The present study aims at exploring the connections between beadwork as part of the Ojibwa culture and how it has been depicted in Louise Erdrich’s novel entitled ”The Antelope Wife”, as part of an intricate system of symbols and metaphors highlighting the connection between destiny and the beads, each bead representing one’s moment in life, a choice that leads to an end. Mystery lingers throughout the novel and the thread of symbols, deeply rooted in the Ojibwa culture, leads to the creation of a unique and intricate pattern of one’s destiny.
Journal: Journal of Romanian Literary Studies
- Issue Year: 2023
- Issue No: 34
- Page Range: 202-206
- Page Count: 5
- Language: English