The pain she portrays in the poem is that similar to the pain felt by Native Americans. This portrayal of pain happens on the poem when she blames herself for the disappointment that she caused society. Jordan talks about how both of her parents wished she was different, so she could have an easier life and not be judged so harshly by society. However the poem ends in an optimistic and unexpected way, with Jordan saying that she will happily defend who she is and this leaves the reader feeling
The pain she portrays in the poem is that similar to the pain felt by Native Americans. This portrayal of pain happens on the poem when she blames herself for the disappointment that she caused society. Jordan talks about how both of her parents wished she was different, so she could have an easier life and not be judged so harshly by society. However the poem ends in an optimistic and unexpected way, with Jordan saying that she will happily defend who she is and this leaves the reader feeling