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Gardner English 10H 2 9 November 2013 House Made of Dawn: From War to Unwelcome Antonaya, Maria Luisa. "House Made of Dawn." Bloom's Literature. Facts On File, Inc. Web. 16 Nov. 2013

Maria Luisa Antonayas article comments on and judges Momadays writing style, along with the arrangement of the novel and how it contributes to the readers understanding. As well as providing summary for the key events, Antonaya examines each one and explains its significance to the main character, Abel, and his progression throughout the novel.

The information in Antonayas article is arranged chronologically alongside the progression of the novel; Antonaya begins by analyzing the novels prologue in which Abel runs across the plains, working her way to Abels arrival in Walatowa, his journey into Los Angeles, and finally, his race with the dawn runners to ensure his deceased grandfather makes his way safely through to the other side. By structuring her article in such a way, she makes it possible for an everyday reader to follow along with the article as he or she reads, and gain a deeper understanding of the text as she evaluates it. For example, she explains the significance of the eagle that is referenced throughout the novel: Like the eagle, we glide effortlessly over the landscape, moving from a view of

Goli 2 old Francisco driving his cart, to his grandson Abels arrival . . . The connections made between ideas in the text and their hidden meaning aid the reader in comprehending the novel.

Martn-Junquera, Imelda. "alcoholism and American Indian literature." Bloom's Literature. Facts On File, Inc. Web. 20 Nov. 2013

This article, published by Imelda Martin-Junquera in the Encyclopedia of American Literature, provides accurate causes of alcoholism within Native American societies. The author additionally discusses instances of clinical studies addressing the frequent abuse of alcohol within a population. To accompany the information is a grouping of novels in which the author analyzes how alcoholism affected the main characters, and why the author of that particular novel chose to include the issue in their novel.

The article provides beneficial information for those looking to understand causes of alcoholism within Native American communities. In order to validate her claims, the author refers to medical studies that have tried to confirm misconceptions as to why communities have been historically devastated by alcohol, thus allowing the reader to feel confident in the authors statements. By addressing the effects of alcoholism on a Native American living on a reservation, the article aids in developing an understanding of the main characters of each novel and their motives: alcohol is a way for Abel, from House Made of Dawn, to erase the notion of isolation from his culture from his mind, and

Goli 3 it only adds to his brooding rage until he has no choice but to furiously vent his frustrations.

McClinton-Temple, Jennifer, and Alan Velie. "Momaday, N. Scott." Bloom's Literature. Facts On File, Inc. Web. 10 Nov. 2013

This article, published in the Encyclopedia of American Indian Literature, details the life and works of N. Scott Momaday, from his early upbringing and heritage, to the profound concepts of his many works of literature and poetry. Written from an informational point of view, it details his mother and fathers Cherokee and Kiowa India origins, going on to outline his post-high school schooling and career in literature education. In addition, the article provides synopses for his major literary works, such as House Made of Dawn, and The Ancient Child.

The article is valuable to those who would like to know more about Momadays culture and education, and his several literary works. It provides an understanding of how Momaday developed into a well renowned specialist of Native American literature. However, the article does not provide adequate information on the connection between Momadays culture and its reflection in his work. Momadays Native American background reflected heavily in the characters and setting of his story House Made of Dawn, yet the article makes little reference to the connection, hindering the reader from fully understanding its significance.

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Quinn, Edward. "aftermath of World War II." Bloom's Literature. Facts On File, Inc. Web. 23 Nov. 2013

This article offers convenient information on the repercussions of World War II, including political, psychological, and physical changes that fell upon the countries and people involved. It describes the rebuilding process that both individual countries, and the world had to undertake in order to put the war in the past. Moreover, the article comments on the effects of the war on literature: authors felt the need to capture the horrors and suffering in war and preserve them for awareness in the written word.

The article aids in the understanding of the novel, A House Made of Dawn, because the main character, Abel, returned home from World War II after experiencing many of the struggles outlined in the article. The diction used throughout the article is foreboding, allowing the reader to understand the emotions of the soldiers returning home. Readers looking to connect with those affected by the war will find the article useful, as it delves into struggles of countries and individuals recuperating from the harsh environment of war. However, the information is also useful to someone wishing to understand the war on a literary level, and how authors chose to incorporate aspects of the war and its effects into the characters of their novels so as to capture the physical and moral devastation.

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Watts, Linda S. "Momaday, N. Scott." Bloom's Literature. Facts On File, Inc. Web. 28 Nov. 2013

This article, published in the Encyclopedia of American Folklore, provides useful information on N. Scott Momadays educational background, including his degrees and areas of interest. Appreciably, the article outlines many of Momadays Native American cultural legacies and how they played a role in his novels. The article alerts the reader of the many aspects of Native American culture they might encounter while reading the works of Momaday.

This article is appropriate for anyone looking to learn more about N. Scott Momadays embedment of culture in his novels. The article addresses the various cultural traditions that Momaday chose to insert into his novels, allowing the reader of any of his works to understand the meaning behind the references. For example, the article looks at Momadays references to the legend of Billy the Kid in his short stories, and how he utilized various folklore to energize his literary language. By extensively discussing Momadays Native American background and how it reflected in his works, the reader of the article can fully understand its significance and its role in Momadays narration.

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Wenger, Lisa. "identity in House Made of Dawn." Bloom's Literature. Facts On File, Inc. Web. 13 Nov. 2013

Lisa Wengers article addresses the topic of identity and specifically how it affects Abel in House Made of Dawn. It outlines causes for Abels lack of identity, chronologically analyzing what events throughout the story contributed. Additionally, it looks at how Abel embraced his culture to finally recreate his Native American identity.

The article is extremely beneficial to those looking to understand the root causes of Abels lack of identity. The information is comprised of instances that occur chronologically throughout the story as to analyze each one and how it affects Abels personality. The article even uses specific quotes from the text, thus providing the readers with strong examples of lack of identity to aid them in their understanding. Wenger is clear in explaining that the words of the white people and their harsh treatment of Abel after being relocated to Los Angeles contributed to his sense of dissociation from his Native American culture.