The Toughest Indian in the World

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The main theme of the short story "Assimilation" is that people who leave their cultural roots behind to embrace another culture's beliefs and lifestyle face a continual inner conflict, particularly...

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The Toughest Indian in the World

The narrator dreams of salmon ghosts because he feels disconnected from his current environment and yearns for a connection to his Native American heritage. He has always felt out of place, whether...

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