The Flight of Red Bird: The Life of Zitkala-Sa
What role did oral stories serve in the Indian society, and which story character did Gertrude like best?
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Gertrude and Tate lived in a tiyospaye, or social unit. In Indian society, oral tradition served as winter education for children as elders told stories to teach morality. Gertrude loved the Iktomi stories the most. Iktomi was greedy, helpful and creative.
The Flight of Red Bird: The Life of Zitkala-Sa