Throughout history, there have been many different opinions about Native Americans, or Indians, as many have called them. Some wrote about them in a positive and respectful manner while others saw them as pure evil who waged war and killed innocent men, women and children. Regardless of which view one takes, one thing is clear: without these people, the early settlers would not have survived their first year in the new country now called the United States of America. In short, I believe that the views of different authors simply reflect the circumstances of their particular situation. However, the question remains: Were Native Americans good or bad people? The Native Americans were described as “savages” and the English expressed their fear of them in their words. The nature of the Native Americans could also be considered timid, because when the English spotted a few near the water, they quickly fled (Bradford 59). This was probably because the Native Americans never saw anyone but themselves. They proved to be intelligent people who not only farmed but also built houses (Bradford 60). However, the English also implied that the Native Americans were evil people, as they stated that one of the reasons they set large fires was to “…defend them against any sudden aggression from the savages” (Bradford 61). Nevertheless, the Native Americans were quick to attack the English and, in their minds, it was without reason. The recurring theme was that the English were always wary of the Native Americans because they feared they would attack them (Bradford 62). Then, Native Americans were sometimes depicted realistically...... middle of paper ......lves to think with an open mind about things they did not know or could not understand. I hope that as generations pass, Native Americans will be portrayed objectively and therefore accurately to young students as they learn more about them. Works CitedBradford, William. “From Plymouth Plantation.” American literature. Flight. 1. Ed. William E. Cain. New York: Penguin, 2004. 54-66. de las Casas, Bartolome. “The Devastation of the Indies: Hispaniola.” American literature. Vol.1. Ed. William E. Cain. New York: Penguin, 2004. 41-43. Franklin, Benjamin. “Remarks concerning the savages of North America. » American Literature.Vol. 1. Ed. William E. Cain. New York: Penguin, 2004. 201-205. Rowlandson, Mary. “A True History of the Captivity and Restoration of Mrs. MaryRowlandson.” American literature. Flight. 1. Ed. William E. Cain. New York: Penguin, 2004. 93-137.