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What section of the book discusses characters struggling with their self-identity?

Part II: Reclaim

Part III: Return

Interlude

Part I: Remain (correct)

What do we learn about in Part II: Reclaim?

How some characters are interconnected and events happen by coincidence or chance.

What does the Interlude explain?

Details about Native American life, including what a powwow is.

What happens in Part III: Return?

All characters come together at the powwow. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Tony Loneman?

A Native American dancer with the nickname Drome. Signup and view all the answers

What is Dene Oxendene's nickname?

Lens Signup and view all the answers

What is Opal Victoria Bear Shield's role?

She takes care of her sister Jacquie's grandchildren. Signup and view all the answers

Describe Edwin Black.

He loves technology, is overweight, lives with his mother, and works as a grant writer. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Bill Davis?

Jacquie's boyfriend and a Vietnam veteran. Signup and view all the answers

What is Calvin Johnson's situation?

He lives with his sister and struggles to pay back Octavio. Signup and view all the answers

Describe Jacquie Red Feather.

Opal's sister who gave up her daughter and struggles with addiction. Signup and view all the answers

What traumatic experience does Jacquie have?

She is raped by Harvey on the Island of Alcatraz. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Orvil Red Feather?

Jacquie's grandson who learns about his heritage and dances at the powwow. Signup and view all the answers

What is Dene Oxendene working on?

A documentary about Native American stories. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Octavio Gomez?

An alcoholic and drug dealer, planner of the powwow robbery. Signup and view all the answers

What is David Gonzales's role in the story?

He robs the powwow with Octavio. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Blue?

Jacquie's daughter and head of the powwow. Signup and view all the answers

What challenges does Thomas Frank face?

He struggles with addiction and his identity. Signup and view all the answers

What does Fina tell Orvil?

She thinks she was cursed when she found spider legs at eighteen. Signup and view all the answers

What role does Sixto play in Octavio's life?

He caused the deaths of most of Octavio's family. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Indian Reorganization Act of 1930?

It offers federal subsidies to tribes adopting the U.S. constitution. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Indian Termination Policy Period?

To assimilate Native Americans into mainstream American society. Signup and view all the answers

What are blood quantum laws?

Laws defining Native American status by fractions of ancestry. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Indian Head Test Pattern?

A black and white television test pattern introduced in 1939. Signup and view all the answers

What is systemic racism?

Racism that exists across society within various institutions. Signup and view all the answers

What tensions exist between urban and Native Americans from reservations?

Native Americans feel more authentic than those relocating into urban society. Signup and view all the answers

What was the aim of American Indian Boarding Schools?

To change Native American youth through forced assimilation. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Characters and Themes

Remain: Focuses on characters grappling with self-identity and heritage.
Reclaim: Explores interconnections among characters, emphasizing coincidence and chance events.

Significant Characters

Tony Loneman (Drome): A Native American dancer.
Dene Oxendene (Lens): Filmmaker working on a documentary about Native American stories.
Opal Victoria Bear Shield: Caring for her sister Jacquie's grandchildren.
Edwin Black: Tech enthusiast, lives with his mother, and works as a grant writer at the Indian Center.
Bill Davis: Vietnam veteran, Jacquie's boyfriend, critical of the way his girlfriend treats her son Edwin.
Calvin Johnson: Struggling with debts while living with his sister and working for Octavio.
Jacquie Red Feather: Newly sober substance abuse counselor and mother of Blue, who faced trauma on Alcatraz.
Harvey: Jacquie's rapist on Alcatraz, seeks redemption.
Orvil Red Feather: Learns about his heritage and comes of age at the powwow.
Thomas Frank: Janitor battling addiction, finds belonging through drumming.

Plot and Events

Powwow Gathering: Characters converge, each with personal significance related to the event.
Jacquie's Experiences: History of substance abuse and trauma, leading to her role as a counselor.
Robbery Planning: Octavio, an alcoholic, and David, who crafted 3D guns, plan a powwow robbery.

Historical Context

Indian Reorganization Act of 1930: Introduced federal subsidies for tribes adopting U.S.-style governance.
Indian Termination Policy Period: Laws aimed at assimilating Native Americans into mainstream society.
Blood Quantum: Determines Native American status based on ancestry fractions.

Cultural Elements

Powwow Significance: A space for Native American unity through songs and dances.
Urban vs Reservation Tensions: Identity struggles between urban natives and those on reservations.

Key Concepts

Systemic Racism: Involves pervasive societal attitudes and institutions.
Indian Head Test Pattern: Historic television test pattern introduced in 1939.
American Indian Boarding School: Institutions aimed at altering Native American youth's cultural identity.

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Explore key concepts and vocabulary from Tommy Orange's 'There There'. This flashcard set covers essential terms that relate to character identity and interconnections within the narrative. Test your understanding of the themes presented in the book.