A bill in Congress by a racist Mormon Senator sought to relocate them from their reservation and "reintegrate" or "assimilate" them into American society. Poetic and powerful, this is a fictional account of Erdrich's grandfather who fought to prevent the "termination" of North Dakota's Turtle Mountain Chippewas in 1952-53. I was surprised how drawn I became to this book after only a few pages. But honestly, I put it off for a long time, and approached reading The Night Watchman like homework - something I felt like I should do, rather than something I really wanted to do.Įrdrich quickly changed my mind. GradeSaver, 7 November 2020 Web.When an author as beloved as Louise Erdrich finally wins a Pulitzer, you read the book. Next Section Character List Previous Section About The Night Watchman Buy Study Guide How To Cite in MLA Format.
The result is a vast tapestry rich with fully realized characters and their human drama that courses through the historical event in which they are living. The novel unfolds in a layered, plural, and episodic fashion where each meaning is only gradually revealed at the intersection of multiple stories. Along the way, she also navigates new developments in her friendships and potential lovers. Patrice is disturbed by her disappearance and decides to take days off from her work to travel to Twin Cities to find her, where she discovers a harsh and sinister urban world. She is alleged to have had a small baby before leaving for Minneapolis. However, her family members have not heard of her since she vanished. Vera is Patrice’s sister, who is believed to be living in Minneapolis. Her father is an alcoholic and has neglected all family responsibilities, forcing Patrice to work hard so as to support her brother and mother, Zhaanat. Thomas has a beautiful niece by the name of Patrice who works at the same factory as a dayworker. to protest the bill, which is promoted by a Utah Senator and Mormon named Arthur V. He gathers together other tribal elders to understand and disseminate awareness of the bill, eventually organizing a delegation to travel to Washington D.C. He learns about a new bill in Congress that would terminate federal recognition of all Indian tribes, and would entail the end of all government services and forced relocation to new lands. Thomas Wazhashk is the hardworking and loyal night watchman of a jewel factory.
The novel tells the story of a network of people connected to the Turtle Mountain reservation, their fight against termination, and their daily interconnected lives. The year is 1953 and the setting is the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa in North Dakota.
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