Sitting Bull knows that Walsh is with
the other men when Walsh says: You know, if you refuse this offer, they'll be
nothing for you here. My government says they won't feed you or give you
reservations. Walsh still feels sympathy for Sitting Bull and the Sioux, but on
the other side he has all these men giving him orders and telling him to follow
the plan to send Sitting Bull and the Sioux to the Un0ited States. Sitting Bull
was Walsh's only hope to win his struggle, Sitting Bull was the only one who
could have made Walsh keep his word and not get caught in the trap. There was
too much pressure from the other men that Walsh couldn't handle it. It was one
against all, Walsh was not strong enough and Sitting Bull had no one else to
turn to. General Terry, a general from the U.S. Army, has come to Canada to
speak to Walsh about his plan to send Sitting Bull and the Sioux to the United
States.
Terry speaks to Sitting Bull telling him that there is reservations and
food there and that they are welcome, and that nobody is going to be hurt. Terry
is also a white man who also wants Sitting Bull dead and doesn't want the Sioux
nation in his country either. He is a contributor to theme because he is also
prejudice against the Sioux just like the rest of the force, the one who gives
Walsh orders to send Sitting Bull and the Sioux to the United States. Terry is a
key factor to Walsh's failure in keeping his responsibility and morals. He made
Walsh force himself to make the decision to follow the demands of the
government. Terry's influence on Walsh occurs when he is telling him how he
feels towards the Sioux: Heavy responsibility on you and me, of course. And
what's imperative.....safety, progress....is the elimination of the savage.
General Terry's status is much higher than Walsh's. After hearing that from
Terry he feels the obligation to take orders and can't hold on to his own
beliefs, and fails. Walsh has betrayed both Sitting Bull and himself. Despite
just playing himself, Walsh is nevertheless portrayed as a man who has had to
assume many roles to survive. Walsh has experienced, racism, cruelty, betrayal,
and death. He has dealt with so much inner and outer turbulence that he could
now continue his fight for moral survival.
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