Topic > Analysis of Richard Pratt: Kill The Indian And Save The...

His logos were, for example, very convincing. When he spoke about the ability of African Americans to endure civilized customs even when they were invisible to society it became a perfect example of his view of Native Americans and his disapproval of reservations, and his use of pathos also played a key role in convincing to give natives the chance to be one with the nation. Especially when he directly addresses the audience and asks: “Why not try Indians? Why not invite them to have experiences in our communities? Why invite them and always force them to remain a people in their own right?” If there were no reformers like Richard Pratt, I believe Native Americans would be nothing more than the land we walk on