House Made of Dawn | Essays and Criticism
- Following Father Olguin
Kelly is an instructor of Creative Writing and Literature at Oakton Community College and College of Lake County in Illinois. Here, he explores ways that Father Olguin can be a useful character for readers who have trouble understanding House Made of Dawn.
- Self-Hatred and Spiritual Corruption in House Made of Dawn
In the following essay, Hirsch analyzes the characters of Martinez, Tosamaah, and Benally and their relationships with the protagonist, noting that for these characters Abel is a symbol of contempt and a reminder of their Native selves.
- Quest for Mythic Vision in Contemporary Native American and Chicano Fiction
In the following excerpt, Lattin emphasizes Momaday's presentation of the failure of Christianity in the Indian culture and the desire of the latter for a renewed reverence for the land in its mythic vision of wholeness.
- Words and Place: A Reading of House Made of Dawn
An American critic and educator, Evers has authored several books on Native American songs and has served as president of the Association for Study of American Indian Literatures. In the following essay, he examines Momaday's focus on language, landscape, and Native American rituals and narratives in House Made of Dawn.
- N. Scott Momaday
Trimble is an American educator and critic. In this excerpt, she briefly analyzes some major themes and symbols in House Made of Dawn.
- On a Trail of Pollen: Momaday's House Made of Dawn
In the following essay, Hylton presents a thematic analysis of House Made of Dawn, relating "the tragic odyssey of a man forcibly removed from [the Native American] psychic environment and placed within a culture light-years away from the attitudes, values, and goals of his former life."
Navigate
See Also:
- - House Made of Dawn summary and study guide in the eNotes.
Tell a friend about House Made of Dawn at eNotes.
- Add House Made of Dawn to your favorites