Crazy Horse Ethos Analysis

Crazy Horse was an admired Native American leader. He never gave in to the movement of civilization into his territory. He was as free as anyone could imagine. Over the course of his life, he stayed true to the Native American traditions. He lived off the land and never went to the white man for help. He chose where he was to live and stayed there for the remainder of his life. He never accepted items from the white man. If they offered him medals, or hats, or train rides, he did not accept them. He wanted nothing to do with the white man and their plan to conquer all the land. He wanted to live in peace, but protect his territory when needed. Crazy Horse was highly regarded and never disrespected. He was never given a “nickname”. Everyone looked up to him, and looked to him in times of need. He was a brave leader that never backed down. Even when he surrendered, he was not captured. Crazy Horse made sure that his people were always safe and taken care of in his absence. When he went to fight, he made sure his wife was safe from anyone or anything trying to harm her. The intended audience of this article ranges from those who study Native American culture and past

He cared about his wife and his people. He knew he was going to die in battle, but he made sure everyone around him was safe and taken care of.

• Pathos

The author appeals to Pathos by saying, “Because his dislike of the oncoming civilization was prophetic;” This appeals to Pathos by stating how he felt about the movement of the white man and their civilization. He did not want to give up his territory, and was willing to do anything to keep it safe. He wanted nothing to do with the white men, or the US government, or the US Army. He wanted to live in peace with his