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 experienced a profound sense of violation when her long hair was cut against her will. This act, she felt, stripped away a symbol of strength and dignity central to her Native American heritage, leaving her with feelings of defeat and brokenness.