Final

Final

BY:Danielle Turner

* Red Jacket’s tone is more confrontational and defensive..

Red Jacket v Chief Seattle

Red Jacket

Chief Seattle

*Chief Seattle’s speech is marked by a more resigned tone.

* Leaders amongst their tribes.*Renowned orators.*emphasize the importance of nature in their cultures.

*Maintains a degree of hope, expressing a willingness to consider the benefits of the settlers' religion if it proves to improve the moral character of the settlers.

* A key figure in negotiations between Native American tribes and the U.S. gov't.

* Defended the right of Native Americans to practice their own religion and criticized the hypocrisy and deceit of white settlers.

*His speech expressed sorrow over the inevitable loss of his people's lands and culture, but accepted change.

*He speaks of the disappearance of his people as a natural progression, with a fatalistic acceptance of their fate.

*His speech is rich with poetic imagery and metaphors. He uses nature to convey his connection to the land and the significance of his people’s relationship with their environment.

*fought in Italy & Spain.*travled for ten years facing many hardships.*was held captive for two years.*wrote about his time being enslaved and his travels through america.

Washington Irving v Sullivan Ballou

Irving

Ballou

*Themes of duty, sacrifice, and love.

*Themes of superstition, imagination, and fear.

*Fictional tale set in a quiet Dutch settlement in New York, blending elements of folklore and supernatural with everyday rural life.

*Personal, intimate, and deeply emotional, focusing on individual experience and emotions in a time of crisis.

*Written during a pivotal moment in American history, the Civil War, reflecting the sentiments and sacrifices of soldiers and their families.

*Real-life wartime environment, focusing on the immediate concerns of a soldier on the brink of combat.

*Romanticism with Gothic elements, descriptive prose, whimsical and atmospheric language.

*Mysterious, whimsical, and at times humorous, with a focus on local folklore and the supernatural

*Shares the exploration of longing.*Setting is crucial to the literture.*Both writers delve into the depths of human emotions, albeit in different contexts

*Epistolary form direct and emotional language.

*Fictional tale set in a quiet Dutch settlement in New York, blending elements of folklore and supernatural with everyday rural life..

More Similarities:*Both Ballou and Irving capture American identity in their works. Ballou's letter embodies Civil War-era patriotism and dedication to country, while Irving's tales draw on American folklore and cultural traditions to craft uniquely American stories.*Both writers use symbolism and vivid imagery to enrich their narratives. Ballou employs poetic language and vivid imagery in his letter to Sarah, evoking strong emotions and vividly describing his surroundings and feelings on the battlefield. Similarly, Irving's descriptive writing creates a detailed setting that enhances the story's supernatural elements and evokes a strong sense of place.*Both writers delve into moral and ethical themes in their works. Ballou wrestles with questions of duty, sacrifice, and the ethics of war, expressing personal convictions about his responsibilities as a soldier and husband. Meanwhile, Irving's tales often explore themes of justice, fate, and the consequences of human actions, albeit in a fantastical and allegorical manner.

More Similarities: *Mentioned the differences between Native American and European religions, questioning why the Great Spirit would not have given the same religious knowledge to Native Americans if it were intended for them. *There is a shared sense of mourning for what has been lost. Red Jacket mourns the loss of land and autonomy. Chief Seattle mourns the loss of his people's way of life and the inevitable decline of his tribe. *Both chiefs reflect on the history of their people and their interactions with settlers. Red Jacket recounts the initial friendly relations and the eventual exploitation. Chief Seattle reminisces about the time when his people were numerous and the land was theirs, comparing it to the present situation.