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How Does Tommy Orange Explore The Complexities Of Native American Identity?

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In Tommy Orange's novel “There, There” we are introduced to twelve characters that explore the complexities of identity for Native American people in the city of Oakland. By reflecting on the characters, we meet throughout the novel and examining their perspectives on Native American identity, we can deepen our understanding of the issues faced by urban Native Americans. Throughout the novel, we explore themes such as colonialism, federal policies, education, language, and racism. These allow us to gain insight into the struggles and resilience of the characters in “There, There”. This novel has helped deepen my understanding of the struggles that Native Americans face today because of each of the characters struggles. These struggles are very real and can be connected to several real-life …show more content…

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