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kahaia
kahaia
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can someone give me a critcal anlysis of what Ferris is trying to say in his painting "The First Thanksgiving"?

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Posted by kahaia on Monday October 12, 2009 at 3:01 AM and tagged with ferris, first thanksgiving, painting, reference, theme.

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  1. jseligmann Teacher
    High School - 11th Grade

    eNotes Editor

    An idealized vision of peace and harmony in the New World. Representatives of Pilgrim-settler society and Native American society are sharing a meal together. The Native American taking the offered turkey is probably Squanto. Perhaps Chief Massasoit (also with a feather headdress) is seated there along with other braves. Their weapons are left idly on the ground, and we see a peace pipe. Among the white settlers are families and officials. The bearded man with the book may be a clergyman or Pilgrim Governor William Bradford. Everyone seems calm, respectful and loving... emotions befitting the spirit of sharing a bountiful life and of giving thanks.

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    Posted by jseligmann on Monday October 12, 2009 at 3:42 PM