They couldn't write with letters so they drew pictures. Hardly anyone knows anything about the writings of Native american literature.
The Rocking Horse Winner and The Monkey's Paw be seen as ironic.
I would say tense and uncomfortable because "it was undoubtedly hot" "he began to sweat" "began to throb in his ears" the sweat and heat makes it very uncomfortable also, the rumbling and throbbing sound makes it tense.
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