Part I. Historical context -- The development of the French mentality and identity in the Illinois Country -- Historical developments and influence on French identity -- La Guiannee and its heritage -- Part II. Community affirmation: analysis of the celebration with liminal theory -- The season of La Guiannee -- Analytical discussion of the celebration -- Disguise and mask -- Traveling and the neighborhood -- Foodways -- Theatrical play -- Part III. Cultural continuity: collective memory and cultural identity -- Heritage, history, and continuity -- Modern adaptations and heritage -- Linguistic, material, and religious symbols.
