Volume IV Issue I January-March 2024

Name of Author : Bimilin Jebarcy N & Dr. R. S. Regin Silvest

Title of the paper : Reincarnation of Jesus in Sherman Alexie’s Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven

Abstract: Sherman Alexie utilizes his writing as a platform to bring attention to the religious, tribal and socio-political oppression that Native Americans have been battling for centuries. Instead of succumbing to the dominant culture and accepting marginalization, the characters in Alexie’s literary landscapes alter these forces through communal healing. Alexie uses Catholic practices and portions of biblical scripture, primarily the nature and healing ministry of Jesus, to achieve salvation and restore what Native Americans have lost. This present study conducts a literary analysis on Alexie’s texts, and identifies how his characters embody redemptive attributes that are directly related to the person of Jesus. The liberation and redemption that Jesus symbolizes allows for Native American life and identity to be regenerated, which in turn, deconstructs stereotypes and demonstrates that hope is possible.

Keywords : Reincarnation, Jesus, Native Americans, religious, tribal, socio-political

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Page No. : 21-25