“‘He is yours for the first years of his life’” (Marshall 6). Right from the beginning, his importance cannot be denied as he has something in store for Light Hair a couple years into his growth. During that period, he began to notice differences within his father than the rest of the men, which peaked his interest in his father’s routine. From the discussions between his father and the other old men of the tribe, he began to gain interest in the matters regarding the Long Knives. His father explained to him once that change is inevitable, and how keeping the things that make him happy is the Lakota way. His father is a constant presence in his life from the beginning of his journey until the tragic end. Entering the phase of manhood, Crazy Horse expected things to change between him and his son. During this rite of passage, he revealed his dream to his
“‘He is yours for the first years of his life’” (Marshall 6). Right from the beginning, his importance cannot be denied as he has something in store for Light Hair a couple years into his growth. During that period, he began to notice differences within his father than the rest of the men, which peaked his interest in his father’s routine. From the discussions between his father and the other old men of the tribe, he began to gain interest in the matters regarding the Long Knives. His father explained to him once that change is inevitable, and how keeping the things that make him happy is the Lakota way. His father is a constant presence in his life from the beginning of his journey until the tragic end. Entering the phase of manhood, Crazy Horse expected things to change between him and his son. During this rite of passage, he revealed his dream to his