ipl-logo

Similarities Between On Indian Removal And Samuel's Memory

203 Words1 Pages
The art of hatred is best explained in writings that coincide with each other, i.e., Andrew Jackson's "On Indian Removal" and "Samuel's Memory" by Michael Rutledge. They both use words to set the tone of the story as well as the theme for each piece of writing. First and foremost, Andrew Jackson utilizes a connotation referring to native Americans as "savages." He also calls the native American culture a rude institution. This would help set the tone that Native Americans do not belong in the presence of white people. Moreover, in Michael Rutledge’s "Samuel's Memory," we learn the perspective of the Native Americans on the trail of tears. From the emotion of the main character, we can assume that this was a traumatic experience. We later learn
Open Document