Summary of Chief Seattle's speech
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Chief Seattle began his speech expressing his concern towards nature. He was worried about environmental degradation and its probable effects on the mankind on failing to undertake effective measures. According to him, nature has assisted him and his races for a long time. Nature has provided them will all the essentials. However, the lack of proper measures will put the future in great trouble.
According to him, the cultural differences between the two races is the reason for the lack of mutual understanding between them. After all, they have different origins and destinies. White people have attained all the love and care of God. However, the tribal have been deprived of the same and thus come to a point of extinction.
He added that the tribals have respect for their ancestors and they visit their graves. However, the White people have no emotions of love and respect and also they don’t care about this world after their death. Therefore, they never visit their people and places again. He also adds that the religion of White People is somewhat mechanical and artificial in nature. It is not felt by the heart. However, the religion of natives is the tradition of their ancestors, their dreams.
Moreover, he prepares his people for the impending doom as no one will be spared from time, decay. It is a common fate that White men cannot defy. He still agrees to the proposal of the government. However, he says that they shall be allowed to visit the graves of their ancestors. Moreover, he warns the President to be just and must deal kindly with the people. He warned that the spirits of tribals would seek revenge if mimistreate.
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Chief Seattle began his speech expressing his concern towards nature. He was worried about environmental degradation and its probable effects on the mankind on failing to undertake effective measures. According to him, nature has assisted him and his races for a long time. Nature has provided them will all the essentials. However, the lack of proper measures will put the future in great trouble.