The North American frontier was a land of opportunity and challenge, where survival required resilience, adaptability, and a deep connection to the natural world. Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder and The Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich, both bring two different and unique perspectives of this rugged landscape. One of a settler family forging a new life and the other of an Ojibwe family rooted in generations of tradition. Combined, they show the difficulties and strengths of frontier life. Both books are set in the 19th century on the North American Frontier, however, they are very different as they reflect a unique cultural approach to survival. In Little House on the Prairie, the Ingalls family is depicted as newcomers adapting to a …show more content…
Omakayas Ojibwe family is used to the living of rural life as they have done it their whole lives. The tribe follows a routine that is marked by traditional activities that are closely tied to nature. They have Ziigwan (spring), Niiban (summer), Dagwaagin (fall), and Biboon (winter). In spring, they prepare for their busy summer season, which includes repairing items and gathering food. In summer the family collects more food, plants, and hunts. They also make essential items, including their Birchbark containers. They move to their summer camp and enjoy the warmer weather. Fall is a season for harvesting wild rice and storing food for winter. This period involves hard work gathering and preparing food, which will sustain them in the cold months. They also prepare skin and fur for warm clothing. Then comes fall and that is when they start harvesting wild rice and storing food for winter. This period involves hard work gathering and preparing food, which will sustain them in the cold months. They also prepare skin and fur for warm clothing. Lastly, winter is a time of rest and