Beginning with a fact, Cox and Kidwell opened up the article noting that the first site of a Thanksgiving feast shared between English settlers and Native Americans has never been determined (265). Proceeding with more truths, they talk about what we actually do know. Providing these honest and straightforward sentences allows the …show more content…
Cox and Kidwell inform the readers on the significance of females and farming while also pointing out that hunting and fishing were more male roles. All this information adds to the tone becoming more reverent and direct. The authors seem to show deep respect towards Native Americans for all the hard work they would put in. It’s almost as if they are defending the Indians culture while also showing why Thanksgiving is still around. Cox and Kidwell also touch on the importance of Native Americans maintaining proper relationships with the spirits of nature through Thanksgiving feasts. By giving appreciations to the spirits, Native Americans could provide and continue the balance of hope of generosity in the coming hunting and planting seasons