Black Elk

In the essay "The Offering of the Pipe" by Black Elk, it is evident that the religion of Black Elk and his tribe is very nature- based. Throughout the essay nature is constantly referred to and it seems to have religious importance.


When Black Elk describes the Great Spirit he invokes animals and nature in general as an integral part of the scheme of things. When he makes an offering to God he mentions " the great cleansing wind  ... whence come the summer and the power to grow." (2). Here there is a strong emphasis on nature and its relationship to the spirit.


The mysterious woman who appeared in Black Elk's story concerning the origin of the pipe --handed a man a pipe with a bison's head carved on it. The pipe was a direct conduit to  the Great Spirit--and a bison was part of that conduit--again conveying the importance of nature in Black Elk's religion.

In summary, nature was an integral part of Black Elk's religion, and was used used to communicate with the Great Spirit.

Memoir Outline

https://www.hbcsd.org/view/11534.pdf

MEMORABILIA

MEMORABILIA PLAYS A BIG ROLE IN CREATING A MEMOIR.  GIVE ME THREE INSTANCES OF THE USE OF MEMORABILIA, AND HOW THIS GIVES THE READER A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF THE AUTHOR'S STORY.

Writing The Memoir

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Shock Treatment

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