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PLEASE HELP!!! What is the symbolic meaning of cutting the hair short in the Sioux tradition according to Zitkala-Sa in "The School Days of an Indian Girl"?

Question 3 options:

A. Beauty


B. Maturity


C. Cowardice


D. Strength

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Answer:

b

Step-by-step explanation:

bc it is

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Answer:

C. Cowardice

Step-by-step explanation:

On her first day, when Zitkala-Ša learns they plan to cut her hair off, she hides in an attempt at rebellion. In the traditions of her people, short hair is a sign of mourning or cowardice.

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