Contemporary American Indian Voices

Question 1

In the Catholic tradition, the Lamb represents Jesus. What does the image of the Lamb above the priest’s door symbolize?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The Lamb symbolizes the traditions of the Catholic Church in contrast to Pueblo traditions.

Question 2

Based on the figurative language, what object is being used as a symbol?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

water

Question 3

What do the bells from the king of Spain symbolize?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The bells symbolize the Spanish influence on Pueblo traditions.

Question 4

What does the “faint red light from the west” symbolize?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the spirit of the old man in the red blanket

Question 5

What other red item or element might be connected to the red light in the west?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

blanket, red blanket, the red blanket

Question 6

Which type of figurative language is included in this passage?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

simile

Question 7

What does the holy water symbolize for Father Paul? What does the holy water symbolize for Leon?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the Catholic burial tradition; Selection 1: the Catholic burial tradition; Selection 2: the Pueblo burial tradition

Question 8

What does the holy water symbolize for Leon?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the Pueblo burial tradition

Contemporary American Indian Voices Answers