Charles Alexander Eastman
Charles Alexander Eastman was one of the most prolific authors in United States of America history. His publications focused on Native rituals, beliefs, and customs, as well as non-Indian People. He was one of the first Native American authors to publish one of the first Native doctors. Among his works was the Sioux ethnic history and traditions (Eastman, 2014).
Winona, The Woman-Child
More attention on plot, character development, and ethnology identified in the story, Winona, the child woman from old Indian days. These create more excitement and suspense, for example, he opens the story by showing that "The sky is blue overhead, peeping through window-like openings in a roof of green leaves." He is a writer who provides a comprehensive and accurate view of the major roles women played in Sioux society in the story "Winona, The Woman-Child" which depicts the Sioux girl training (Eastman C. A., 1913).
Sherman Alexie Jr
Sherman Alexie Jr is a Native American poet and one of the best novelists in America. He was also a filmmaker. He has focused on indigenous America. Several themes explored in his poetry and short stories. Among the topics explored in his literary works include despair poverty and alcoholism exhibited by the indigenous people of America. In most of his literary works, the protagonists show struggle consistently with themselves and their sense of powerlessness in the society of the white Americans. He asks three critical questions in his writing works: What does it mean to live as an Indian in this time? What does it mean to be an Indian man? Finally, what does it mean to live on an Indian reservation? (Berglund, 2011).
His writings are laced with humor though they evoke sadness he blends traditional Indian reforms with elements of modern culture Indian spirituality, and the drudgery of poverty-ridden reservation life to create his characters and the world they inhabit.
Works Cited
Berglund, J. &. (2011). Sherman Alexie: A collection of critical essays. University of Utah Press.
Eastman, C. (. (2014). Language, ethnic identity and change. Linguistic minorities, policies, and pluralism.
Eastman, C. A. (1913). Indian child life. Little, Brown.
