Question

What does momaday's account of kiowa's migration offer you that a description in a history book might not?

Answer 1

The main advantage of learning about the Kiowa's migration through Momaday's account as opposed to reading about it in a history book is that Momaday's version offers a first-hand account of these events. The advantage of this is that we can learn about the more subjective aspects of the experience, such as the individuals' reaction to the migration, their feelings, struggles and personal memories. This offers a perspective that is usually not included in a history book.

Answer 2

Having first-hand knowledge of Kiowa life and heritage made N. Scott Momaday’s account of the Kiowa migration filled with insight from Native American tradition. It is this local’s perspective that differentiates it from historical accounts which are often objective and regarded from a distance.