st of the Indian people? Englund says that all parents thought that school means goodness for the entire Indian community. It is a wonder how her mother could believe this without knowing what is going on in the school. Perhaps, the priests convince her mother to believe that schooling is beneficial not only to Englund but the whole Indian community too. If this is indeed the real motive, this contradicts the outcome of Englunds life after school. First she is not allowed to get a higher education, and then she is dismissed from school because of her age. Assumingly, this is when the convents control has to end. Instead the convent recommends Englund to work for an old lady as a caretaker. Because of this, the real motive of the European is questionable. It is likely to believe that all these promotion of goodness about civilization is a mere scheme to exploit the Natives as the Europeans slaves.The means of civilizing the Natives have indeed impacts on Englunds personality and mentality. Though she suffers from confusion and isolation and becomes rebellious, Englund gains enlightenment that releases her from control and racism. For one reason, Englund ought to thank the Europeans for civilizing her as they give her the chance to have a life better than the one she could have if she stays in her village. However, looking at the other side of it, the purpose of civilizing the Natives is never been for the best interest of their well-being but for the advantage of the Europeans. In conclusion, Englunds experience in the Mission reflects the exploitation of native children by the European colonialists....
