“The handling of poisonous snakes in church is a test of faith and grace, just as catching them in one’s yard is a test of prowess and courage. The deathly presence of the snake parallels the daily danger in the… — Alessandro Portelli Copy Share Image
“The handling of poisonous snakes in church is a test of faith and grace, just as catching them in one’s yard is a test… — Alessandro Portelli Copy Share Image
“…but the image of a “fatal” disappearance of the “vanishing American” allows Indian ancestry - as opposed to African American “blood” - to function… — Alessandro Portelli Copy Share Image
“The interface between the natural and the supernatural is death. In Harlan, the culture is imbued with the awareness that “death could come at… — Alessandro Portelli Copy Share Image
