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· Braids
o References to braids are made subtly throughout A Yellow Raft In Blue Water. ... This is just what Dorris does in A Yellow Raft In Blue Water—he creates a literary braid of three separate narrative strands that together form a more complete whole. ...
· Mom’s dead, dad’s a pilot, parents are on vacation
§ Feel normal, to fit in, contrast with postcard dad sent her
§ Wishing my life really was but is far from it
o Leads to yellow raft
§ Perceived salvation
§ Safety
· I am who I am
§ Leads to July 4th
· Independence Day when she is forced to take on a new role and really reveals her true self to everyone. ...
· Song Titles/Music
o In A Yellow Raft in Blue Water, there are brief moments throughout the book when, a certain song is mentioned on the radio, or a recollection of music being played is talked about.
Approximate Word count = 1108
Approximate Pages = 4.4
(250 words per page double spaced)
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