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La Flesche, Francis
1857
1932
Flesche, Francis La
LaFlesche, Francis
La Flesche, Frank
Henook-Makhewe-Kelenaka
1871
1919
De Cora, Angel
DeCora, Angel
Dietz, Angel DeCora
Hinookmahiwi-kilinaka
Cora, Angel de
The Middle Five: Indian Boys at School
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"The Middle Five: Indian Boys at School" by Francis La Flesche is a collection of autobiographical sketches written in the early 20th century. This work provides a vivid portrayal of the experiences of young boys from the Omaha tribe attending a mission school, exploring their daily lives, cultural backgrounds, and the challenges they face in a new education system. The narrative focuses on friendship, growth, and the contrasts between their traditional upbringing and the influences of schooling. The opening of the book introduces us to the emotions and experiences of a young Indian boy entering the mission school. The boy is overcome with homesickness, crying for his mother, while a kind older boy reassures him. As the chapters unfold, we learn about the structure of the school and the complex relationships among students from different backgrounds. The experiences of these boys, including their struggles to adapt to an English-speaking environment, their friendships, and their encounters with cultural differences, set the stage for a rich exploration of identity and belonging in an evolving world. Each sketch reflects the author’s intent to present the true nature of Indian boys and how they navigate their multifaceted lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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