chief joseph: surrender speech, 1877 and visint to Washington DC

Question 1

‘heart’

Answer 1

culturally specific language

repetition

Question 2

‘we have no blankets’

Answer 2

poverty struggle.

everything has been taken away from them. they once were able to live independently but now they have to beg to get even the basic supplies from the same people that are accusing the issue.

Question 3

context

Answer 3

chief Joseph, a Nez Perce Native American, led his people to resist the takeover of his lands by white settlers.
finally surrendered in 1877.
he and his people were eventually moved to the Colville Indian reservation.

Question 4

‘maybe I shall find them among the dead.’

Answer 4

modal verb adds uncertainty which makes it easier to be sympathetic. adds to their vulnerability.

Question 5

‘sick and sad. from where the sun now stands.’

Answer 5

extended sibilance.

Question 6

‘at last I was granted permission.’

Answer 6

suggests a long time (time adverb) between asking for help and gaining the ability to go to Washington DC.