04:192:405 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Chris Eyre, Noble Savage, Manifest Destiny
18 Mar 2016
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Early portrayal: blood thirsty, or noble savages (19th century), Manifest destiny: anglo settlers say its their christian duty and god-given right to civilize america"s native inhabitants and rule their land. The only good indian is a dead indian (20th century) Noble savage : regarded still primitive, seemed benign and helpful to whites (pocahontas, sakakawea) 1960s hollywood indian evolves but still racist depiction. Aim: american indian movement, social activism, influenced hollywood producers to show natives in more positive light. 1990s: noble indian, indian in need of white man"s guidance. Directed and cast with real indians, with more complex characters in modern setting. Composite stereotypes, traits from a variety of indian cultures, indian adorned with face paint, feathered head dress, moccasins, living in teepees. Cowboy=good, indians=villains (indian behavior as villain merited bad treatment): explain the five stereotypes of african americans that became a staple of early. Colorism (color prejudice) became an essential aspect of racism.
