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"Indian Education" is a series of satirical personal stories written by author Sherman Alexie, and his experiences as an Indian boy assimilating into American culture. Alexie writes his stories in first person, with a tone that is satiric. The intended audience is American people who never really understood how Indian-Americans were assimilated into the country. The satire is visible at many parts in the story. For example, first-graders were most likely not calling other first-graders “cries like a white boy.” Another example of satire is when the Alexie discuses a headline seen in the newspaper that says “Indians loose again.” He was the only Indian on the team with the school mascot of Indians. Although this headline is pretty funny, the author intends for criticize the writers of the paper. Another rhetorical device seen in this passage is the use of personification. One example of a metaphor written is used when the author is referring to his fellow Indian students-“They smile for the camera as the look back on tradition.” Nobody can actually look back at tradition. The author effectively used pathos in the passage since his use of satire allowed the audience to feel bad for him. Ethos was also created since the experiences written about were his own.
My impression of this passage is that it was pretty funny. At first I took it seriously and thought it was boring, but after reading back over I discovered that it was satirical and the intended humor was pretty funny. The author was very effective with his use of satire, as it mocks those who have oppressed or forced American Indians to assimilate. This article reminds me of the current debate over whether the Washington Redskins should be forced to change their symbol considering some people find it offensive. I would be definitely be interested in reading stories from this author.
Alexie, Sherman. "Indian Education." The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven. Print.
Below is ESPN'S original reaction the the Washington Redskin's trademarks getting cancelled
My impression of this passage is that it was pretty funny. At first I took it seriously and thought it was boring, but after reading back over I discovered that it was satirical and the intended humor was pretty funny. The author was very effective with his use of satire, as it mocks those who have oppressed or forced American Indians to assimilate. This article reminds me of the current debate over whether the Washington Redskins should be forced to change their symbol considering some people find it offensive. I would be definitely be interested in reading stories from this author.
Alexie, Sherman. "Indian Education." The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven. Print.
Below is ESPN'S original reaction the the Washington Redskin's trademarks getting cancelled