Surrender speech by black hawk
Read this sentence from Paragraph 3 of the speech.
We told them to let us alone; but they followed on and beset our paths, and they coiled themselves among us like the snake.
Which statement best describes the effect of the imagery in the sentence?
It evokes a feeling of suspicion, as snakes are not seen as trustworthy animals.
It evokes a feeling of suspicion, as snakes are not seen as trustworthy animals.
It evokes a feeling of gratitude, as the Indians show respect for all living creatures.
It evokes a feeling of gratitude, as the Indians show respect for all living creatures.
It alludes to the Indian's reverence of nature, which shows Black Hawk felt the white men's actions were meant to happen.
It alludes to the Indian's reverence of nature, which shows Black Hawk felt the white men's actions were meant to happen.
It alludes to the snake as a symbol of evil, which emphasizes Black Hawk's view of the white men.