Question

You have read “To Speak the Truth,” a passage about a Chiricahua Apache chief, Cochise, and intruders on his land. How do the authors use the encounters in the passage to characterize Cochise? Use evidence from the passage to support your response. Your writing will be scored based on the development of ideas, organization of writing, and language conventions of grammar, usage, and mechanics.

Answer 1

The authors characterize Cochise as a strategic and pragmatic leader who faced Anglo expansion and was willing to make difficult decisions for his people's survival.

Step-by-step explanation:

The way the authors use encounters in the passage to characterize Cochise, the Chiricahua Apache chief, is by showing his responses to intruders on his land. Cochise's encounters with the intruders are portrayed through a series of conflicts and agreements, notably the one leading to the Apache's relocation to a reservation in southern Arizona. This indicates Cochise's strategic approach to dealing with the threat, along with resilience and adaptability under the pressure of Anglo settler expansion and military challenge. The Apache leader's forced acceptance of an agreement with the federal government reveals a pragmatic side, indicating a willingness to compromise for the survival of his people, although they recognized the dire situation that led to such a decision.

Answer 2

The character of Chiricahua Apache chief Cochise is depicted as a noble and dedicated leader in 'To Speak the Truth' through his interactions with intruders and difficult decisions for his people's welfare.

Step-by-step explanation:

The authors of To Speak the Truth, a passage about Chiricahua Apache chief Cochise, use encounters between Cochise and intruders on his land to characterize him as a steadfast and valiant leader. By illustrating conflicts with Anglo settlers and interactions with the US and Mexican troops, the authors paint a picture of Cochise as a man facing insurmountable pressures yet striving to protect his people's interests. The passage suggests that Cochise was a noble figure, one who was compelled to make difficult decisions, such as agreeing to relocations to reservations, under extreme circumstances. This characterization is supported by historical context provided in the passage which briefly outlines the Apache's long resistance and eventual acceptance of an agreement for relocation to a reservation in southern Arizona, showcasing Cochise's leadership during challenging times.