1. In the first story ( ESL Thanksgiving Traditions) we can read an information much more detailed in which there are many important historical aspects about the pilgrims and the relationship with the tradition of thanksgiving. The second story, called Squanto Helped the Pilgrims, poses a reduced information about a specific figure ( Squanto) and his role in the history of thanksgiving.
The first one talks about Samoset who was an Abnaki Indian, and after it refers to Squanto. in the second story everything is about Squanto and his work with the pilgrims.
According to the second lecture, Squanto had learned English in Europe, but the first one specifies better that he learned it in England.
2. I think they are not different but one is more detailed than another. I mean, for example, the first one ( ESL) has more information about the historical event and the second ( Squanto) takes just one part of the event because it wants to focus just in the Squanto's role in relationship with the pilgrims.
3. Yes, we have several stories that we read, but really they are not true or more of their details never happened in the history. For example, we have the story about LA BATALLA DE BOYACA ( the Boyaca's battle) in Colombia. when you read it you can imagine a big and cruel battle, but according to historical events it wasn't too astonishing.
Do you feel that a country has a moral obligation to tell the "true" story from multiple perspectives? Do you feel that this is more the role of the media or citizens in general?
ReplyDeleteI always look to the positive side of the story, even though there were a lot of segregation for the native indian at that time. but still now the thanksgiving holiday is time wich the families always gather and have good time. And also, there are governmental vocation for the schools and the governmental departments. In addition to that, the black Friday when the stores shop having big salles and people can get good deals at shopping.
ReplyDeleteThanks alex campos