What does Seattle say about the changing number of their races
Answers
Yonder sky that has swept tears of compassion upon……..sends us greetings of friendship and goodwill.
1. Who speaks these words? Give the meaning of:
“Yonder sky that has swept tears of compassion upon my people for centuries untold.”
These are words are spoken by Chief Seattle. She says that nature has sympathised with his people for many centuries.
2. Why does the speaker say “ tomorrow it may be overcast with clouds”?
Chief Seattle feels that things are fine at present. However, the scenario will change in the future as the Great Chief in Washington wishes to buy their land with words of feigned ‘goodwill and friendship.’
3. Who is the ‘Great Chief at Washington’? What has the Great Chief done to Seattle and his people?
George Washington, the first President of the United States of America, is the Great Chief at Washington. The Great Chief at Washington wishes to buy the land of the Native Americans with words of feigned ‘goodwill and friendship.’
4. How much are Seattle’s words reliable as far as the Great Chief is concerned?
His words are like the stars that never change. The Great Chief at Washington can rely upon his words with as much certainty as he can upon the return of the sun or the seasons.
5. Briefly state the reaction of the Chief Seattle to the greetings sent by the Big Chief at Washington?
The Great Chief sends Chief Seattle and his people words of goodwill and friendship. Seattle feels that he is in little need of their help and friendship, as his people are strong and powerful as compared to the natives.
Extract II
His people are many. They are like…..no longer in need of an extensive country.