e sweetness or greatness, in Accent and Emphasis, then theirs." (Unger, p.50).He comments that the Indians only treat their friends with respect and dignity. Penn seems to show much admiration for the Indian lifestyle. He says that since they have not experienced English luxuries that they our free from the greed that Englishmen possess. Another admiration that Penn has for the Indians is how the king rules over the people. He says that although they hold much power, "they move by the Breath of their People" (Penn, in Unger, p.53). Penn was the original founder of the colony of Pennsylvania, and also a Quaker. The colony was set up as a haven for religious freedom and welcomed all forms of people. Although the Indians were not Christians they did believe in a god and also the concept of immortality. This gives reason to why the Indians were treated well and respected by Pennsylvanian settlers as well as William Penn. John Heckewelder provides another positive description of the Indians. He focuses on the hospitality and kindness that the Indians portray. Heckewelder refers to the ways that Indians address one another. They do so in a manner that is respectful to everyone. To relatives and others that they are acquainted with, they use titles such as brother, aunt, cousin, father, etc. For people they do not know, the word "friend" is commonly used. In his account the Indians are very giving, and would rather satisfy someone else's needs then their own. They believe that god put things on the earth for all men to share. The Indians do not understand the "need" for material possessions, but still give unconditionally. These characteristics of the Indians are very different from English customs. The English are very greedy and most are only out for the benefit of themselves. This easily sets the stage for conflict among the two groups (English and Indians). Neither party really understands the ways and customs of the ot...
