Laughing Boy

Laughing Boy is a poignant narrative set in 1915, focusing on the life of a young Navajo man named Laughing Boy. Raised in traditional Navajo culture, he meets Slim Girl, a fellow Navajo who has been educated in Anglo-American ways. Their marriage becomes a symbol of the cultural tensions between traditional Navajo life and the encroaching influence of Western society. La Farge, an anthropologist, provides a nuanced portrayal of Navajo customs, weaving a tale of love, identity, and the challenges of cultural assimilation.