The Cycle of Totem:Ecological Community in Colum McCann's Songdogs
In Colum McCann's Songdogs,the utilization of the Navajo tribe's creation myth symbol,the"coyote,"establishes an ecological community that transcends diverse cultures and eras.This reconstruction of an Irish-Mexican hybrid family's genealogy employs the metaphorical representation of the coyote's"howling"to signify both the inception of the universe and transnational ecological catastrophes during World Wars.The protagonist,Connor,resembling a"wandering coyote,"embarks on a journey in search of his mother,reconstructing ecological discourses among diverse cultures.The symbolism of the"resurrected coyote"represents father-son reconciliation catalyzed by water.The Lyons family's seven-decade diasporic history manifests as dual ecological landscapes mirroring both past and present,signifying an ecological crisis within mobile environments.McCann explores humanity's aspiration for the reconstruction of post-industrial society through cyclical narratives depicting the emergence,death,and resurrection of the coyote totem—a redemptive potential for individuals and collectives within ecological communities.
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