Notes

Give one example of the way Smith praises his own good qualities.
Smith writes: Captain Smith, who, by his own good example, good words, and fair promises, set some to mow, others to bind thatch. himself always bearing the greatest task for his own share. he talks about how he takes all the big jobs and takes the burden off the other people.

What impression of Smith might a reader get from this account?
Smith seems to think very well of himself and to be a resourceful, capable, and influential man. he is egotistical and he thinks well of himself

What words does Smith use when he refers to himself?
Smith uses the third person to refer to himself- with words like Captain Smith, he, his etc.

Why might he have done this?
Smith may do this to distance himself fro t he writing and to make it seem less subjective.

What is Smith's attitude toward the Native Americans?
He calls them barbarians and savages bu also observes that they can be kind.

Does Smith's attitude change once he gets to know them and they help him?
His attitude doesn't appear to change dramatically, though he acknowledges the charitable acts of Pocahontas.

Does Smith's account seem accurate?
This may have embellished and exaggerated some of his adventures.