In the article, " Black Elk Speaks: The Offering of the Pipe," Black Elk, a Native American chief, is the polar opposite of our Commander-in-Chief Donald Trump. Unlike Trump, Black Elk has a pervasive sense of modesty and humility.
Donald Trump always touts his accomplishments and rarely admits his mistakes. Elk offers an antidote to this with this statement that deals with his life, " I have made much meat in my time...So have others and have done better than I." (1).
Elk unlike Trump admits that he can be weak just like any man or woman. Here he speaks to God, "This is my prayer, hear me! The voice I have sent is weak..." (6).
In conclusion, Black Elk is a leader who can admit his faults, his failures, his weakness, and admit that he is human like the rest of us. Sadly, Donald Trump lacks these qualities.
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