Ceremony 8

Tayo is saddened and enraged by Rocky’s death but he sees no reason to join the war. He is needed at home to continue to steer the cattle and work the land. The war is also a white man’s war. The United States has taken land from his people, treated them as second class citizens, and has killed many. He sees no reason to put his life in danger protecting it. After five years his herd is thinning and there is a severe drought. Tayo knows he must do something but is unsure of what. He hears rumors that there are good jobs out in California for those willing to work hard. Should Tayo… 3bb. Stay home and hope the rains come soon 3cc. Head to California in search of a job.