Read The Hollow Tree by Herb Nabigon-pages Contents to page 18. and answer the following
(1) As you read through the beginning of this book, what thoughts did you have when hearing Herb’s story?
(2) what beliefs did herb have and share about indigenous people?
(3) Read the poem there is no middle ground that is mentioned in the book. Attached below) (A) How does your group interpret this poem? (b) what is the message this poem gives to you individually? (c) what do you think this poem means in relation to the context in this book?
(4) If Herbs presented himself to you at page 18, what are the concerns you would have for his wellbeing?
(5) read the message By Herb’s wife Annie (There’s no middle ground)
There is No Middle Ground
There are many people who have seen the way things are, And have asked almost in despair, But what can I do? And the only answer has been, You have to do something about You. Only you can decide whether you will be a part of This destruction or whether you will set Your heart and mind against it. You may not be able to change where you work or how. You earn your living, But you are totally responsible for the direction that You give your own life. We are only visitors here in this part of Creation, We are guests of the one who owns this Creation We are always to keep in mind that we Can own nothing here. Not even our own lives So the purpose of life then is not to acquire possession, but to honor the creator by how we live. If we choose to be on the side of that great Positive Power We have no choice but to set our hearts and minds Against the destruction around us, But thought without action is useless. We must be on one side or the other And how we will involve ourselves must be the free choice of everyone If we choose to act, we must act intelligently And with common sense. It means we will do everything in our power to understand The questions that we
choose to involve ourselves with. But whatever we are, we must be action people Even if the only action possible is to pray.
Power is given to each of us by the Creator.
They are on a journey, they have chosen their way. They will restore their humanity.
They will take their place in the sun. will their path be a road of anger and bloodshed? Or will it be a road they can walk on in honour and peace? A new nation of people will be born again, the sacred colour red will be restored and no power on earth can prevent it You, that other colour of man. can assist at the birth of this new nation, Will you? Art Solomon
A)What is the message to you personally from her words?
(B) What meaning does it takes on for you?