Question

How does silko use symbols, such as holy water, and literary devices to explain the cultural differences between the catholic priest and the pueblo in “the man to send rain clouds”? include evidence from the story to support your response.

Answer 1

The symbols in the story "The man to send rain clouds" reveal differences in culture between the catholic priest and the pueblo. For instance, the holy water. For the priest, this symbolizes a more somber reason. But for the pueblo, they used it for their tradition. They think that the dead might get thirsty. The holy water was important for both but with different reasons. 

Answer 2

Answer:

~ The meaning of holy water in Catholic tradition .

~ The meaning of water in Pueblo tradition .

~ The contrast between the two cultures .

~ Why the water was meaningful to both groups.

Hope this helps!

Answer 3

-the importance of water to both the priest and the people, but for different reasons
-identification of the cultural conflicts
-specific symbols from the story
-the difference in beliefs about death