BR2-14 Pocahontas

In 1607 the English ship arrived in Virginia. The English wanted to start new life in new land. But there were already many people called Indian. They lived many years in Virginia.

The English men were afraid of Indians at first. But they decided to be friend with Indians. The English men gave many interesting things such as little knives, pictures and beads. Indians gave food for The English. But soon The English needed more food and Indians wanted guns. The English didn't want to give guns because possibly Indians will attack with these.

One day one of leaders in English John Smith was caught by Indians. The king of Indians, Powhatan wanted to kill Smith. But Powhatan's daughter, Pocahontas stopped him. Powhatan decided to give Smith to Pocahontas.

John Smith stayed with Pocahontas some days. He taught about English to Pocahontas. Soon they became friends. Powhatan let John Smith go. But Powghatan asked John Smith about guns. They went to Jamestown(English land in Virginia). The English gave gun powder for Indians. Also Smith gave compass for Pocahontas.

But Indians didn't satisfy. They really wanted guns. Some Indians came to Jamestown and tried to steal guns. But they fail. Smith was angry about that and locked the men into small room. Pocahontas came to Jamestown every week. She learnt more about English from Smith. And she loved Smith very much. She said she wanted to marry with Smith. But Smith didn't accept it because she is very young for him.

The circumstance between The English and Indians is worse and worse. The English suffered from shortage of food. They fought and fought. John Smith got ill because of accident. He had to go back home. Pocahontas didn't know that for a month. And she was sad and tried to forget that.

After four years Pocahontas was caught by The English as a hostage. But Pocahontas liked The English. Soon she got some friends. Also she married with English man, John Rolfe. She was happy. Pocahontas, Rolfe and their men went to England. Pocahontas excited everything in England. She was invited by the King of England. And unexpected things happened. John Smith was alive. She met Smith again. But it was a little sad thing. Now she has husband and child. She loved Smith but she can't be Smith's wife. After that Pocahontas suffered ill and died in 1617. John Rolfe came back to Virginia and got married with English woman. John Smith didn't go out from England and got married with anyone. Probably he couldn't forget Pocahontas's sad face.(429 words/ 13931 words)