By Colin Stitt
Green Grass Running Water shows the effectiveness of humour in this section of the Novel known as First Woman/Lone Ranger. The novel is extensive with humour and satire, particularly regarding Judeo Christian beliefs as well as western government and society.
Coyote is presented as what is known as the narrator or the unknown character. Through out the beginning of the novel he presents himself within his own dream. The dream thinks it is very smart and tells coyote that it is God. Instead Coyote uses humour to change everything backward, and change his name to Dog. As well as everything else “Dog” had to say. Coyote also makes funny quotes during the dream and in life.
“Was it like that wonderful, misty water in California”. “With all those friendly bubbles and interesting stuff that falls to the bottom of your glass” Pg. 104
“Was it like that lovely red water in Oklahoma, says Coyote, “with all those friendly bubbles and interesting stuff that floats to the top of your glass?” pg. 104
The dream preserves its spot in the novel as most of the funniest and interesting quotes and stories throughout the novel. It tries to tell important and at the same time humourous stories. But every time he tries to get through an entire story, Coyote or someone else cracks a joke or ruins the moment for (The Dream a.k.a Dog.) He shows the governmental and western ideologies are taking over from Native culture and civilization
These are the reasons why Green Grass Running Water shows the effectiveness of humour in this section of the novel known as First Woman/Lone Ranger. The novel is filled with humour and satire, especially with Judeo Christian beliefs and western government and society.
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