

That shows mastery because she has come from the broken and fragmented psychology of codependence to a place of stoic independence. She tells us that now she lives alone, without any dependency on anyone else. The mark of mastery in this tale comes in the denouement of Harjo's self-story.

In the second case, it refers to her simultaneous bravery to endure a difficult life. In the first case, Crazy would be the adjective, so that "crazy brave" refers to the painfully unique shape of this artist's mind, having been driven to the brink by abuse and disappointment. For instance, the words Crazy Bravecould refer to the now antiquated word "brave" for an Native American warrior, or it could be the most obvious use of the word, as a synonym for courage. The double entendre of the title turns out to be an good place to begin an analysis on this book. Written by people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
