Cover of the textbook Engage!, Vol. 1

The key answer of exercise 3

The key to exercise solutions in chapter Units 5-6 - Literature for the textbook Engage!, Vol. 1 with authors Monica Berlis, Jane Bowie, Heather Jones e Barbara Bettinelli from Pearson Longman

Question

Answer the questions.

Answer

  1. The Lakota's "feathered and furred friends" refer to the animals and birds with whom they shared a kinship. This expression reflects the Lakota's deep connection and respect for nature. The use of "brotherly feeling" and "common tongue" emphasizes a sense of unity and mutual understanding between the Lakota people and the animals.
  2. The passage doesn't explicitly mention when the Lakota killed animals, but it implies that they did so only when it was necessary for food and clothing. The Lakota respected the rights of animals, including the right to live, multiply, and be free.
  3. "The hairy man from the east" likely refers to the arrival of European settlers or colonizers. This arrival disrupted the harmonious relationship the Lakota had with nature and marked a significant change in their way of life.
  4. The arrival of the "hairy man from the east" brought about a transformation in the Lakota's relationship with nature. The injustices imposed by the newcomers led to the perception of the once-tamed land as "wild" and the animals as fleeing from the encroaching settlers. This marked the beginning of what the Lakota saw as the "Wild West," signifying a time of upheaval and environmental disruption caused by the impact of European colonization on their way of life.

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