Rediscovering Pocahontas: A New Perspective

In custis’ play, pocahontas’ saving act is not repeated, but the theme of pocahontas submitting to the romantic influence of a male character continues through to the end of the play. In her new book, pocahontas and the english boys, history professor karen ordahl kupperman focuses a sharp light on the historical record, revealing the elements of pocahontas’ resilience. Remembering the woman known as pocahontas and the mythssurrounding her down to the present day this collection ofessays is the first of its kind to focus exclus. The film represents the interaction.