The General History of Virginia

1-4 8

1.)  Kendall was removed because Gosnold died, so Ratcliffe took his place.

2.)  Kendall disobeyed orders which in-turn led to his death.

3.)  While John Smith was hunting he was then surrounded by “200” savages who could not manage to kill him.

4.)  Smith nearly gets executed by several natives with clubs, but is saved by Powhatan’s daughter and miraculously becomes friends with Powhatan.

8.) In his own writing, John Smith is a credible narrator pertaining to conflicts in Jamestown, and possibly Native American culture. Because of his governing power he once held and the fact he was captured by Natives. However, if he were to discuss daily life in Jamestown, he probably would try to make it apparent that he was a hero who refused lodging for others and was the hardest worker. This also pertains to his own actions if he were to talk about them, because he must make it known that he was the leader and most determined for the success of Jamestown.