RRJ 1 Chief Seattles Speech of 1854

Summary
This article (Chief Seattles Speech of 1854) tells us about a leader of Duwamish tribes (Chief
Seattle) speech during treaty negotiations. He gives a positive responds to how he trusts
Washington and his people. He agreed to the offer that their land will be settled by the outsiders.
He sees the negotiation as a good proposition that theyre offered. He also pointed out some of
their traditions and beliefs for us to get to know about their people.
Response
This reading is pretty hard to understand, but its really an interesting read for me. The metaphor
which I found in many of the sections makes the article more interesting to read. He gave a great
speech about their people. Their traditions, their belief, all of that caught my interest because its
interesting to see how these people appreciate and love the nature, how they never forgot about
one who already pass away. Its also interesting to see how the negotiations progress, and how
he as the leader handle the negotiation in a way that he put in some certain important points that
will benefit both sides.
Questions
Why did the young men of the tribe often grow angry?
Why did Chief Seattle thinks that every part of the country is sacred to his people?
Reading process

While I was reading, I stopped because its pretty hard for me to understand the content so I
decided to read it more slowly and carefully from the beginning. I need to read very carefully
because some words are connected to the other and it could make me miss any important details
if I dont fully understand all of the words. Sometimes I need to re-read some sections or
sentences with a word that I didnt familiar with.
Good words
-Ebbing, move away from the land, like retreat or fall back, and also means gradually lessen or
reduce or fade away. I chose this word because I didnt familiar with this words and I want to
expand my academic vocabularies.
My fear was ebbing away.
-Sequestered, means isolated and hidden away. I chose this words because I didnt know its
meaning and need to understand it so that I can understand the content.
We have found a sequestered area.
-Nemesis, means a rival or archenemy. I chose this words because although I know its meaning,
this word is still unfamiliar to me Id like to learn and improve my academic vocabulary skill.
I just met my old nemesis.
-Tamanawis, means spirit power. I chose this words because this I didnt know its meaning
because this word is not an English word (its Native American) and I need to know its meaning
to understand the content.
Every person had his or her own Tamanawis.

-Solemn, means formal, serious or characterized by deep sincerity. I chose this words because
although Im quite familiar with this word, Im still not sure I fully understand what it means and
Id like to improve my academic vocabulary skill.
I will grant her solemn wishes.