45 pages • 1 hour read
Susan PowerThe Grass Dancer
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1994A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
What role does the collective Sioux identity play in Harley’s development as an individual?
How does colonialism impact Anna Thunder’s character arc?
What is the function of the nonlinear narrative in which the book is arranged?
How is Sioux culture used to heal intergenerational trauma? Use specific examples from the text to support your answer.
How does Jeanette reflect the attitude of the colonizers present in Red Dress’s lifetime?
Discuss the significance of nature and the land in the narrative.
Who is the titular character? Does the title refer to more than one person? What role does this figure play in the narrative?
What role does gender play in Harley’s community? Does this role change across generations? If so, how?
How does Christianity impact Sioux spiritual practice throughout the novel?
What does the use of magic and the supernatural accomplish in the narrative?
