Who really should write an Indian novel? Should this be reserved for those who are themselves Native American, or at least those who have lived long in their culture? I thin this is the only way to properly represent a culture, with the exception of those who have done long extensive research. There are always exceptions, but few. (note to Dr. G: I omitted “very”)
This poem is full of satire. All of the tragedy and half-breeds show this. Alexie paints a picture that most of us have already seen. It's a picture of alcohol-ridden Indians, copper-skinned females, and paper white males the women love.
This represents how the novels have been written for years. It is silly. There's no need for all the stereotypical falsehoods in this poem, is there? Would people still read them if they were omitted, and is that actually the point behind it?
I think I would prefer to read something more based on fact than the silliness represented in this poem.
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