LITERATURE QUESTIONS
NATIVE AMERICAN LITERATURE
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Question
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In “Earth on Turtle’s Back” the muskrat says, “I will bring up Earth or die trying.” What Native American personal cultural value is evident in those words?
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respect for human life
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the importance of determination and never giving up
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belief in multiple sky spirits
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the importance of forgiveness and doing the right thing
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -World On The Turtle’s Back Short Story The stories “World on the Turtle’s Back” and “The Menominee” both include the importance of nature and animals. Also, their beliefs on what makes things good and evil. Finally, they include how the gods created man, woman, and earth.
Detailed explanation-2: -Earth on turtle’s back Turtles are creatures with amazing fortitude much like the Native Americans of this continent. Through adversity, they survive with resilience. The indigenous of Turtle Island-North America-place the turtle in high esteem because of its connection to Mother Earth.
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