Assimilation In Code Talker

Assimilation is the process in where individuals or groups of people differing ethnic heritage are absorbed into the dominant culture of a society. The process of assimilating involves taking on the traits of the dominant culture to such a degree that the assimilating group becomes socially indistinguishable from other members of the society. Assimilation can be forced or voluntary. (http://www.britannica.com/topic/assimilation-society). In the novel Code Talker, Joseph Bruchac clearly shows the assimilation of the Navajo Indians. Code Talker is about a boy named Kii who must leave everything behind to go to a strict school that only allows English. Going to this new school is hard for him. Kii knows little to no English since he grew up speaking Navajo. When he gets a little older he learns he can join the Marines in WWII where he is asked to speak a secret code that involves his native language. His experiences helped save our nation and in the end, made him a hero. Kii Yahzi demonstrates growth as a character as he assimilates to his ever-changing environment. To begin, Kii Yahzi assimilates to American culture at boarding school. One change Kii undergoes at boarding school is his physical appearance. When Kii is done listening to the principal talk about the expectations and rules of the school, him and the others were led into a room. Little did he know this room was where his life would be completely
This same sort of assimilation occurs today in real life. When immigrants from surrounding countries come to America, they must adapt to our language, lifestyle, and practices. This is a difficult thing for anyone to do because we are all used to a daily routine of things and not ever changing. Even though Kii is a fictional character, many people today still have to experience his struggles and