What You Pawn I Will Redeem: Analysis of Sherman Alexie's Story [Character Study of Jackson Jackson]
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- Опубликовано: 21 июн 2021
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Wade puts on his professor hat as he discusses the meaning of "What You Pawn I Will Redeem" a short story written by Sherman Alexie.
In this work of short fiction, the narrator Jackson Jackson goes on a quest to claim his grandmother's traditional regalia (and reconnect with his family & culture). However, his journey is hindered by his alcoholism, not to mention his generous nature.
Wade offers a few tips to students writing an essay on What You Pawn I Will Redeem. Have you read this story? We'd love to know your thoughts. 
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The ending sounds like a duality.. one part wants to leave the world of the living so that he may be with his grandmother again. As someone who suffers from depression. I can relate... I would love nothing more than to be able to be with those who have have left us here. But at the same time. Like you said. On a more positive note. He's finding ways of honoring his grandmother and his tribe by being alive and spreading the word and the dance and things of his culture onto those who are willing to listen, or even follow the old ways. I'll have to read this. Sounds interesting no doubt.
Thanks, Joe! I’ve found it best when we Bradford men stay away from booze. 🥴 I think you’d really enjoy this story. I’ll find a link and send it to you.
Sadly. The drunk native going off on their own from a group. Not really that surprising sadly. Not only is a stereotype. But it's pretty close to truth. Natives don't hold liquor very well! I mean no disrespect. But I spent some time up in Bellingham with a lot of the Lummie tribe people. Not fun drunks unfortunately... Can get kinda kooky. Not to say that's ALL natives... but it has been my experience. Soo. The authorisn'tentirely wrong... .