Edited by author 12-02-2002 08:51 PM
I, too, apologize for the late posting. I also thought that the posting wouldn't be due until our class discussion.

I agree with Jake that Red Cloud is portrayed out of context in comparison to other tribes. You know that he was not the only Indian that acted in this manner. To the 'white men', his actions may seem irrational or savage, but when you turn your preconceived notions of proper behavior upside down, to an Indian, his actions may have made perfect sense. When you think that the Americans were pushing their way west and taking over Indian lands, you have to wonder how the Americans would react if, say, the Canadians tried to take them over. You can bet that they would react fiercely to protect what was theirs, and rightfully so. I think Red Cloud acted the same way, in a manner of speaking.

I enjoyed the book, as it seems most of the class also did.