SINGING AGAINST SILENCE: CULTURAL EROSION AND RESILIENCE IN LESLIE MARMON SILKO’S “LULLABY”
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https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v4.i2.2023.3810Abstract [English]
This paper explores Leslie Marmon Silko’s “Lullaby” examining how the author reclaims and preserves Navajo cultural identity amid colonial oppression. Through the protagonist Ayah’s experiences, Silko highlights the erosion of indigenous traditions caused by linguistic and cultural imperialism. The narrative intertwines myths and folklore to revive Navajo heritage while critiquing the destructive impact of modernization and globalization. Silko exposes how the English language disrupts familial and spiritual bonds, reflecting the broader struggle of Native Americans to maintain cultural integrity. “Lullaby” ultimately celebrates resilience and underscores the importance of preserving indigenous identities against colonial dominance.
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