Write a letter to your friend sharing your insight into her life as a Mohawk and as a Catholic convert, and trying to convince him/her why you believe she wasor was nota praiseworthy or heroic figure.

Imagine that you are a Mohawk man or woman who knew Catherine Tekakwitha very well before
she died. People have started talking about her life, even debating whether she might be a saint.
Others have suggested that she betrayed her Mohawk community by cooperating with the French
and converting to an outside faith. Because you knew her very well, you have been asked to give
your views on her life and whether the praise she was being given was deserved. In particular, one
friend has asked you whether or not you think that she deserves to be singled out for special honor
(whether by Mohawks and/or Catholics) for living an admirable life. You have a strong opinion on
the topic. Write a letter to your friend sharing your insight into her life as a Mohawk and as a
Catholic convert, and trying to convince him/her why you believe she wasor was nota
praiseworthy or heroic figure. Your recommendation should be persuasive, but it should be heavily
based on evidence about Catherines life from the book.

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