Writing Homework Help

Read each question carefully and answer in complete sentences, citing from the text where required.

1.What, in Margolis’ analysis, do the photographs in this study indicate with regards to the idea of “individualism” in Indian boarding schools? What is ironic about this situation? Explain.

2.Discuss the “before and after” photo-pairs used to promote institutions like Carlisle. What are some of the facts we should bear in mind when viewing such photos? Discuss, citing from the text to support your answer.

3.While the idea of “vocational education” has at various points in US history been promoted among “white” populations, Margolis points out that the so-called vocational training carried out at Indian industrial schools was quite different in nature and intent from the vocational training provided to white students. What does Margolis mean? Discuss, citing from the text to support your answer.

4.Apart from specific issues concerning Indian boarding schools, what does Margolis’ article demonstrate about photography per se? What are some of the things we should keep in mind when analyzing photographic images, regardless of their subject?