In the novel "Ceremony", the author Leslie Marmon Silko depicts a central theme that states in order for someone to truly understand themselves they need to understand their culture. They need to understand where their ancestors come from and the aspects that make them whole. The concept of understanding yourself becomes especially important in Native American societies, where there is a lot of outside pressure to assimilate into white man's society. By being able to understand your culture you are able to learn more about yourself, help the community, and stay closer to your family. …
