1) she wanted to know about her ancestors. i haven't needed to uncover my past but i do think it would be cool to find out about some of the stuff that went on back then, and the stories of my ancestors. i don't think think i know anyone who has really gone and figured everything out but i'm sure someone i know has gone and done that. i would be interested in my ancestors because i think it would be cool to learn about my family history. some one could have done something pretty cool and it would be awesome to find out about it.
2)i think it really sucks that she had to hide her heritage, i don't believe that anyone should have to do that, it's not really fair. i also don't think that the country wives were treated fairly either. first of all it's not cool that they were "chosen" without really having a say. second of all i don't think that it was fair that their marriage wasn't even legal and the man could just abandon them whenever he wanted even if she had his kids.
3) yes, i'd say i agree that the denial of her native heritage from generation to generation was a survival mechanism rather than a betrayal. if it wasn't for her grandmothers and her family being native he family today wouldn't be there.
4) from the people in my family i have learned quite a bit about our heritage. i know that my Gedo's (grandpa) side is from the ukraine, and i'm pretty sure my moms side is from ireland.
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