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1. literariness.org › 2020/04/22 › analysis-of-louiseAnalysis of Louise Erdrich’s Stories – Literary Theory and ...

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   Apr 22, 2020 · Indeed, the themes of Erdrich’s stories range from the effects of war on families and personal identity to loss of heritage and family and personal relationships. Stylistically, Erdrich’s stories reveal many similarities to the stories of writers she has said had significant influence on her. The distinct sense of place, of character, and ...

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   Louise Erdrich, born of maternal Ojibwa descent and of paternal German-American descent, was a storyteller at an early age. Her knowledge of and interest in the diverse traditions of her heritage ...

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   Who is Louise Erdrich?

   • Touted as being one of the country's best Native American writers, Louise Erdrich explores social concerns important to Native Americans in twentieth century America in her short story, "Saint Marie." Setting alone stresses the stratification of society in this North Dakota community.

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   What is Marie's plan?

   • Marie ’s plan involves “love medicine,” which is “an old Chippewa specialty.” Love medicine must be practiced by someone who knows what they are doing, and it can be very, very dangerous. Lipsha promises Marie he will think about the love medicine, and even he considers going to Fleur Pillager for help but decides against it.

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   How does Marie's plan affect her identity?

   • Marie has internalized the racism of broader society, and it affects the way she views herself and her identity. Marie ’s plan involves “love medicine,” which is “an old Chippewa specialty.” Love medicine must be practiced by someone who knows what they are doing, and it can be very, very dangerous.

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   What are Erdrich's similarities to other writers?

   • Stylistically, Erdrich’s stories reveal many similarities to the stories of writers she has said had significant influence on her. The distinct sense of place, of character, and of history that colors the works of Toni Morrison, William Faulkner, and Italo Calvino is similarly prominent in Erdrich’s stories.

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4. writingatlas.com › story › louise-erdrich-saint-marieSaint Marie by Louise Erdrich (Summary) - Writing Atlas

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   Marie realized that Sister Leopolda had a habit and had keys to the closet with all the food. Marie wanted this and more; she wanted better adornments than sister Leopolda had. They began to make bread together, and Sister Leopolda told Marie that she was the one who brought the Devil into the convent. Marie drops a cup, and it rolls under the ...

5. www.sparknotes.com › lit › love-medicineLove Medicine Crossing the Water Summary & Analysis | SparkNotes

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   A summary of Crossing the Water in Louise Erdrich's Love Medicine. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of Love Medicine and what it means. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans.

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   Marie’s willingness to gulp the heart down raw is a testament to her love for Nector, whereas Nector’s hesitance to eat the heart suggest that his love for Lulu transcends even the deeply rooted Native tradition of love medicine, which aligns with Erdrich’s argument that love can transcend anything.

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   A summary of Flesh and Blood in Louise Erdrich's Love Medicine. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of Love Medicine and what it means. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans.

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   Sister Leopolda, a nun in the Sacred Heart Convent. Her possessiveness and cruelty toward the young Marie constitute a unique variation on the theme of love. Gordie Kashpaw. Gordie Kashpaw, the ...