Monday, April 26, 2010

Journal Entry #5

Select and define one of the 12 virtues discussed in Marshall's The Lakota Way. Also, describe one of the stories that Marshall uses to relate to that virtue.
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The virtue that I decided to read about was humility. I am happy that I decided to go with this virtue because of the story shared about No Moccasins. Not only was this a story of extreme humility, but also of the courage and loving dedication displayed by No Moccasins.

Humiliy is defined as being humble or modest. These are both things that No Moccasins displayed throughout the journey of her life. She showed an unbelievable amount of bravery when venturing into the enemy village alone, just to rescue her captured husband, Three Horns. She accomplished the near impossible, yet never wanted any recognition for her bravery and courage. Before her husbands death, he finds it important to share the story about his brave wife who was never given credit for what she accomplished.

After hearing the story, people in the village had even more respect for No Moccasins because of her dedication and love she showed to her husband. Even more, she exemplified the virtue of humility as much as a human being could do.

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