Question

In line 14 of "The Indian Burying Ground," Freneau mentions "arrows, with a head of bone" that are buried with the deceased. These arrowheads, made of stone or bone, may be contrasted with the headstones put on Christian graves. In about 100 words, compare the different views of death revealed by stone arrowheads versus gravestones.

Answer 1

When people think of Indians they think warriors, maybe it was a sign of honor or remembrance of who the person once was just like gravestones.

Answer 2

Answer:

Freneau develops a full analysis of both rituals judging them based on his beliefs.

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Explanation:

At the first moment, Freneau looks like he has a wider perspective of things and that he considers European burial rituals in higher esteem. Nevertheless, he then specifies that the European rituals use customs that would not be appropriate to achieve rest. After that, he provides arguments that make the native American ritual more oriented to achieve rest and reincarnation, due to the sit position of the subjects. He also points ut symbolisms and representations of headstones, and how they mean different stuff in both rituals. Considering the mysticism of the native American ritual best suited for a warmer and more meaningful ritual.