THE NATIVE AMERICAN FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS IN ERDRICH’S MULTILAYERED FICTION
THE NATIVE AMERICAN FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS IN ERDRICH’S MULTILAYERED FICTION

Summary/Abstract: The present paper focuses on family relationships of all types within the framework of Louise Erdrich’s novel entitled ”The Antelope Wife”, a complex, multilayered book conveying multiple messages about the Native American way of life and how relationships can evolve. Each family consists of individuals who interact with each other, develop feelings, and establish relationships, such as: sister and sister, mother and daughter, husband and wife, and so on. However, due to various factors, these relationships can undergo significant changes. This study presents the different types of family relationships and the meaning behind the lines. Being a family does not mean being connected by blood, but feeling like a family, even if it has just two members. The characters are interconnected, and their lives are influenced by others’ actions or feelings. Parents have a big impact on children, and this essay shows how their decisions affect the little ones. The relationships between the current generation, like Cally, and ancestors are important. Knowing your past and culture can help you understand yourself and even your family.

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