Today’s news 10-21-14 V. L. # 11 Finish “Self-Reliance” Do SG
Pocahontas SOAPSTone Answer Justification Speaker 21 Century Native Written in a Powhatan publication American – Historian Knows history of tribe “We of Powhatan Part of Powhatan Tribe Quote at end shows bias Occasion L – History of mistreatment Factual diffs between Smith’s story and misunderstanding of and truth (4-5) Native Americans I – Questioning of Disney’s Why do we continue to “elevate” version of Pocahontas Smith’s myth? (7) Audience Other Native Americans Reflects their history from N. A. POV Sympathetic Non-Native Tries to clarify “real” history Americans – Historians Purpose To reveal the “real” history “The film distorts history beyond of Pocahontas – show recognition” Disney’s distortion
Tone Objective cites facts about both Smith & Pocahontas disappointed Quote at the end from Chief Crazy Horse
To many who know him, Mr. Thomas is almost two separate men: in the classroom he is a demanding instructor who articulates his view of history with passion, intensity, and obvious expertise; but on a personal level, he is a casual jokester who is first with a joke, quick with a pun, and always ready with a sarcastic quip.