Marion-AN

I wrote my paper on historical memory, because I think that historical copiousness and memory are key to understanding oneself. I'm a history major, so I have really begun to understand how important it is to understand changes in people and culture over time, and the desire to maintain that history. I wasn't part of the group that did the gallery walk, but the group work was definitely helpful, because my group gave me some good ideas as to how to view the interaction between Orion and the young boy. From the first draft to the final, not much changed. I did try to go into more detail in the actual interaction between Orion and the boy, to try and illustrate that as the pivotal moment in the handoff of Damballah from one generation to the next. This was the necessary link to give a better flow to my paper. The thing that I liked the most about my paper, was the ambiguity of the story Damballah. It leaves a lot to the imagination, in that there is not a lot given surrounding the interaction between Orion and the boy, and yet from the ending, we know that the interaction was profound. The only thing we get from the interaction in that the idea, not the word, Damballah was something that came from Africa and made it's way to the plantation inside of Orion. Knowing that he was getting close to the end of his life, he knew it was imperative for him to pass on his knowledge. And who better to pass it on to, then a curious young boy with a rebellious spirit. They were a perfect compliment to each other, and it made for a great relationship, all the way to the end.