According to Wahunsenacawh (or rather, Chief Powhatan), the English should behave in a peaceful, collaborative manner with the Powhatans. The speech that Wahunsenacawh gives to John Smith is essentially proposing a peace plea. Wahunsenacawh is aware of the tensions and apparent jealousy that exists between his people and the English. He tries to persuade John Smith to behave in a peaceful and collaborative manner, because he is aware that each group has knowledge and goods to offer that the other is lacking. Therefore in working together, they would all live better lives. Additionally, I believe that Wahunsenacawh knows in his heart that if tensions rise between the Powhatans and the English, it would be almost inevitable that the English men
