In “Big Bear’s Trial Speech” by William Bleasdell Cameron, Big Bear is explained as an elderly man that is going through the court because of what happened during the Frog Lake massacre. Also it shows his personality, he is humble strong, peaceful, and a caring leader. We find out who he is through how other people see him, what he states about himself, and his personal appearance. At Big Bear’s trial the author William B. Cameron portrays Big Bear as a peaceful leader. This is evident when he tried to stop the murders. “He had spoken for us when Wandering Spirit in council tried incite a second massacre.” This also shows Big Bears wish for peace. Big Bear shows his leadership qualities when he asked the court to “pity the children of my
