This paragraph is an excerpt from the executions of Captain John Smith who was found exploring the lands of Virginia.
The author’s purpose is to bring to the audience how the captain was saved by the leader’s daughter herself, from this potential public execution.
The intended audience here is people who are interested in the history of Red Indians and how this incident was turning point. It was after this incident that the natives began to trade with the natives.
Explanation:
This excerpt takes a tone that suggests how the Powhatan, the chief who announced the execution withdraws because his daughter came forward to save the captain by herself.
The emphasis here is on the strength of the power that eventually gives in to the power of love.
The author’s perspective: the king’s change of mind from executing the man to save his life and to be at his service all because his daughter was interested in him.
