Dec 16, 2009

When the Legends Die | Social Sensitivity

When the Legends Die is excellent for showing how confusion may occur in communication between Native Americans accustomed to a traditional tribal way of life and outsiders. For instance, Tom is used to quiet contemplation when he is studying something, but his school teachers seem to interpret his behavior as lack of interest. What is interpreted as stubbornness by his teachers is for Tom a legacy of self-reliance born of his years learning how to fend for himself in the wilderness; he seems to be a loner because he is very good at being alone and able to take comfort in the...