Summary Of Leslie Silko's Ceremony

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Dancer who speaks about four aspects that are a part of every person's life: awareness, respect, purpose, and balance. In Leslie Silko’s Ceremony, the main character Tayo is unwell. Tayo is not very aware; he’s lost his purpose; his life is unbalanced; and, he’s lost respect for himself and his life.
First, Tayo does not pay much attention to what is around him. He barely focuses on his surroundings, and what is going on, both inside of him and outside. He is becoming more aware though, as he has recognized and acknowledged that he is in need of help. Tayo’s awareness suffers because he is so lost inside himself, and his memories. This is shown in the beginning of the novel when when he falls off a burro while riding it to a bar.
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