Native american were marginalized in society in many ways. One way Native Americans were being marginalized is by white men taking their culture away. I know this because in the article "Would we be Killed" it says "Pratt believed that the children needed to completely abandon their "indian-ness" in order to succeed in American. "Kill the Indian, Save the man," That was Pratt's saying." This shows that the white people didn't like the Native American's cultures and the way they live, so they decided to completely change their lives. No more of what they use to do or any traditions. Also the phrase "Kill the Indian, Save the man," was bad it's self. That was how the Native American were marginalized.
I think the propose of Shanice Britton's essay is to show how the Indian Culture didn't change and is still around. They wanted to show how they live and have been for a while. Also to show that they aren't living in tepees and stuff like that. They have regular lives, but still do costumes.
This is a good start, but you need more detail. You did not mention how Pratt pushed this goal and tried to change the Indians. Be more specific. Also, in your second paragraph, you give very few details. "Stuff" is never a good work to use because it lacks detail.
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