Two Old Women

This story from the beginning was actually more interesting to me than some of the other stories we have read for the class mainly because the story seemed really authentic and as if it was simply being told by a story teller. The story offers a lot to the reader by not only describing the culture of the Indians, but also by showing the reader some "How To's" within that culture such as how to survive, to have patience, and how to forgive. The story of the old woman may at first seem cruel and unusual reading it from an American perspective. However, as readers we must remember that the people in the tribe are merely making a decision for the benefit of the majority. Yes, they are unaware at first of how capable the two old women really are, but that only adds to the story by showing the reader what the tribe learned as well as the woman. The oral tradition is definitely present in this story as many lessons are introduced to the reader. On the surface the story could just be about two old women being left for dead, but when we search for the lessons we see that the women learn how to fend for themselves. There is this idea of everyone taking care of their own while also sharing when it may be necessary. The story was really interesting to me because of how real it seemed because the women changed so significantly throughout the book.