When Sis chooses to go her Indian roots, there is a sense of closure of the reader. Americans have destroyed the Indians' traditional ways, and most Americans forget their power over others. We, meaning whites, have lost our historical background and ruin the native ways of the land. However, the concluding thought, "the younger men drumming" gives hope that the tribe will live on. Young means they are adding members to the traditional ways.
Also, the ending does make you forget about Ama. There is a part of me that wants to know where is Ama. I suspect she will return one day to help the return of the traditional ways. Overall, there needs to be a way for the Indian ways to continue. Many areas have tried to keep the Indian culture the same, but they are just pushed into the swamp. In the swamp, whites are not allowed to join in the traditional ways. Why does their have to be one way? Can we combine or will one tradition be completely lost no matter what.
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Very interesting thoughts Jami! In response to your question, I don't think there has to be one way. I mean history tells us that America is a mix of many different cultures and "ways." With these different traditions we come together to celebrate all of them. I feel like this is what is going to happen in the novel as well.
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