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Meyer uses the concept of family mythology to explore the history of Texas, as well as that of the United States. How do the mythologies surrounding prominent historical families from other regions of the United States, such as the Kennedy family from Massachusetts or the Rockefeller family from New York, play into this comparison?
Until Jeannie, each generation of the McCullough family lacks powerful female figures. What does this suggest about the role women play in shaping the family’s culture and values?
How does The Son represent Comanche culture? Does Eli play into the “white savior” trope that has typically led to the misrepresentation of Indigenous communities in media and literature? Discuss why or why not.
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