Discussion Questions

What was Red Jacket’s overall tone in his speech? Does it change throughout or remain consistent?
Did Red Jacket react appropriately to the missionaries trying to convert his people?
Looking at America now, are Red Jacket’s ideas of how Native Americans and Americans live together preserved?
How does he feel about separations in Christianity?
What are example of logos, pathos, and ethos in Red Jacket’s speech?
How do you feel about Red Jacket’s ideas about different religions?
Is Red Jacket exaggerating when discussing all of the bad the “white man” has brought on his people, or does he leave out some issues?
How do you think the missionaries felt when Red Jacket claimed that the Great Spirit and God are the same?
What would be the worst thing that the “white man” has done according to Red Jacket?
Do you think that any of Red Jacket’s complaints may be echoed today by some people?

Red Jacket