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Question: Briefly discuss a specific example from Night of the Living Rez of the process of socialization -
who is socialized
"Safe Harbor"
(Yadira)- In the short story "Safe Harbor" from Morgan Talty's collection "Night of the Living Rez," the socialization process largely revolves around David, who is never named but is implied to be him.
"The Jar"
(Didi)- In Morgan Tatly's book "Night of the Living Rez," there's this story called "The Jar" that really shows how this works. It's about this kid named Tommy, who's from the Penobscot tribe. Throughout the story, Tommy's family and community teach him all about respecting their cultural traditions and beliefs. It's like they're passing on their way of life to him, showing him what it means to be a part of their tribe and keeping their heritage alive.
How and to what values, beliefs or behaviors
(Yadira)- As he navigates his life on the Penobscot reservation, he grapples with family dynamics, cultural identity, and the impact of mental health struggles, specifically in "Safe Harbor." When we see David's mother faces mental health issues, and on his visit, she experiences a seizure at the crisis stabilization unit where she is staying. This experience socializes him to mental health challenges and the need for a safe space during difficult times. As his mother stated, "I didn't want to be alone," she tells him as she is facing mental health issues, showing how we should never be alone through difficult times.
The concept of a "safe harbor" becomes symbolic, representing a place of refuge and support amidst life's storms. Through David's experiences, we witness the intricate web of relationships and how individuals are shaped by their community and cultural context.
(Didi)- Tommy's getting a crash course in socializing thanks to his family and friends. His grandpa's spinning tales about Penobscot history and legends, filling Tommy's head with all sorts of cool stuff about their culture. Meanwhile, his mom's like, "Don't you dare touch that jar!" Apparently, it's got the ashes of some cursed man inside. But Tommy's friends aren't making things easy-they're teasing him about being scared of the jar, egging him on to open it. Through all this, Tommy's learning some important lessons about respecting his heritage, staying clear of anything supernatural, and listening up when his elders lay down the law.