Meaning of life †United Kingdom Essay

1. How does Pontiac represent the meaning of freedom?In his notion freedom meant getting rid of the English who had conquered the French and had gained more(prenominal) control over the Indians lands than ever. He believed they had to contradict the English and pushed them out of their ancestors lands. As he said Although you pass conquered the French, you have not yet conquered us We are not your slaves. These lake, these woods and mountains, were left to us by our ancestors. They are our inheritance and we will part with them to none.2. What elements of Indian life does Neolin criticize most strongly? He criticized Pontiac for using European technology, doing fur trade with the Whites, using their cloths and consuming alcohol instead of involutioning against the English which he called them the dogs who dressed red and surrendering himself to them. He argued that he (Pontiac) should clothe himself in skins and use the bows and arrows and his tradition to fight back against th eir enemies. 3. How does this scroll relate to and inform the related part of the Chapter in the main text?This document discusses on how Pontiac started his journey to meet with Delaware religious prophet Neolin and on how Neolin guided Pontiac on how he should fight back in opposed to the English by getting back to his tradition that he transmittable from his ancestors. 4. What impact did the primary source had on your understanding and beliefs? It was very interesting to see how much Indians cared active spiritual beliefs and how strong their viewpoint were when it comes to their traditional faith. Even though, the English had believed they were faithless and savages, but the truth was they were beneficial of spiritual thoughts.