Read the following excerpt from "Homecoming."
Based on this excerpt, what can be inferred about
Nantai?
Atsidi lifted his eyes to Nantai's face. The long,
black braid was gone, and Nantai wore the White man's
pants and shirt, but everything else was the same. His
eyes shone bright and clear, and his smile was as wide
as the sky. Atsidi recognized him as if he'd seen him
only yesterday. And Nantai's eyes told Atsidi that he was
recognized too
Based on this experpt, what can be inferred about Nantai?
He has completely assimilated to the White man's
ways.
He is angry about having been taken away from his
family
He has not forgotten or rejected his family or his Navajo culture
He no longer wants to live with his Navajo family.
Answers
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From the excerpt, it can be inferred that he has completely assimilated into the White man's ways.
Explanation:
- This question is from the chapter "homeless".
- When Astidi looked at Nantais face, he was looking so different than before.
- His appearance was almost changed.
- His long black braid was no longer there and he was looking so content and happy.
- This shows that he has not forgotten or rejected his family or his Navajo culture but he has just changed assimilated into a white man.
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What can be inferred about Nantai?
Answer:
- Based on this excerpt, it can be inferred that Nantai has completely assimilated to the white man's ways.
Explanation:
- Let's explain why it can be inferred about Nantai.
- According to the passage it is clear that Nantai has completely changed.
- Because when Atsidi lifted his eyes to Nantai's face he found some changes in him. Nantai had no long black braid.
- He wore the white man's pant and shirt.
- Even he was happy because his eyes were shown bright and there was smile on his face which was as wide as the sky.
- Therefore the answer is right.
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