We begin with a rehearsal of the complexities of Native identity, discussing how it is at once a cultural and a legal marker. Then we consider the rhetorical and narrative strategies behind King's inclusion of the "Coyote and the Ducks" story. We conclude with a mini-lecture on the history of legislation passed by the U.S. federal government to control Native people, emphasizing the seesaw or whiplash nature of the government's approach to Native peoples, their lands, and their rights. The handout referenced in the class is available on Blackboard.
