What does the introductory poem summarize? What about the American Indians' demise? What about the troubled course of this story's main character into manhood?
What does the introductory poem summarize? What about the American Indians' demise? What about the troubled course of this story's main character into manhood?
Early in the book the reader learns the Utes are quite resourceful, and they approach life in a very practical fashion. When the farming methods taught them by the white man fail due to drought, they revert to their 'old ways', which are clearly in concert with nature. Contrast the approach of the white man to life with the 'old ways' handed down to Tom Black Bull by his parents.
Early in the book the reader learns the Utes are quite resourceful, and they approach life in a very practical fashion. When the farming methods taught them by the white...
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