Question

“Then I lost my spirit.” What are the incidents that led Zitkala-Sa to feel this way?

Hint:

Focus on Zitkala-Sa’s struggle to preserve her cultural identity in the face of oppression.

Answer 1

Zitkala-Sa felt this way when her long hair was forcibly cut, despite her resistance. She perceived the cutting of her hair as a violation of her cultural identity, which symbolized strength and dignity in her Native American tradition. This experience left her feeling defeated and broken.