Robert Lake, in the letter “An Indian Father's Plea,” explains that his son, Wind Wolf, is being treated disrespectfully by his teacher and peers. Lake supports his claims by illustrating Wind Wolf’s experiences in school with others. The author's purpose is to inform the teacher about the situation in order to let the teacher know what his son is going through. The author writes in a formal tone for the teacher in order to show her respect and compel her to change.
In this letter, Windwolf”s father…
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