An Analysis Of "A Yellow Raft in Blue Water" by Micheal Dorris

"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." This quotation from Thomas Edison is an excellent representation of the three narrators in Michael Dorris' novel, A Yellow Raft in Blue Water. Ida, Rayona, and Christine have the most complicated lives, and yet they still fight for a better way of life. Through many unique and interesting techniques, Michael Dorris is able to create these three admirable women that portray the strength and …

…A Yellow Raft in Blue Water is a novel that uses three strong women and their experiences to show how family love will always survive. Each of the three women is independent of each other and yet is closely related by her stories. Michael Dorris uses character relationships, culture, and symbols to create these women. Overall, he defies the stereotypes of characterization and their relationships by using unique and interesting techniques to create extraordinary characters.