Woman under a Microscope – An Argument on Helen Chalmers

When we touch this domain, we are filled with the cosmic force
of life itself, we sink our roots deep into the black soil and draw
power and being up into ourselves. We know the energy of the
numen and are saturated with power and being. We feel grounded,
centered, in touch with the ancient and eternal rhythms of life.
Power and passion well up like an artesian spring and
creativity dances in celebration of life.

David N. Elkins
The Sacred as Source of Personal Passion and Power








Kristin Forest
English 102; T&TR 1:00-2:15





The Woman at Otowi Crossing (Frank Waters, 1966) is the story of Helen Chalmers, who flees to New Mexico to escape a life with a drunken husband and oppressive in-laws only to fall in love with her newly adopted environment. It is at Otowi Crossing that Chalmers finds the peace that she has sought and becomes in tune with the native environment. Chalmers not only ...