Native American Literature Book Analysis

NO PLAGIARIZING PLEASE!!!

books Name:

The Round House by Louise Erdrich

ICS 46: Native American Literature Literature Project, Part I

For this part of the Literature Project, you will write a two – three page analysis of the book you chose to
read. Please use an essay format and follow standard formatting (typed, double-spaced, 10 – 12 point
font, one-inch margins, etc.)

I. BACKGROUND
A. Research the author. Provide a biographical summary of the author.

1. Name
2. Dates of birth/death
3. Tribal affiliation
   a. Culture area
4. Other works by the author
5. Awards and/or critiques

B. When
response to the book?

was the work written? Did it receive any awards/critiques? What was the

1. SETTING
   1. Where does the story/stories take place (generally and specifically)? For example, the
      story takes place in Washington State—on the Spokane Indian Reservation and in a
      neighboring off-reservation town.
   2. When does the story take place?
2. CHARACTERS

A. Describe the major characters in the story/stories.

1. Physical appearance
2. Age
3. Character traits, qualities, values, morals, ethics, etc. What is the character’s
   nature?

1. PLOT
   1. What is the story?
   2. Climax? Resolution
   3. Sub-plots?
2. THEMES
   1. What unifying or dominant idea runs through the story/stories?
   2. Make connections to specific themes presented through lecture. Use examples from the
      story/stories to highlight the themes.
3. OPINION
   1. Did you enjoy the book? Why or why not?
   2. What did you take away from reading this book? What will stick with you?
   3. Would you recommend this book to someone?