After reading the code of ethics provided by Joe and Gloria, the character development of Geronimo and his fellow Native Americans was more complete for me. Especially under the code of respect. Throughout the book I wanted Geronimo or his grandson or somebody to rebel against the "White Eyes" so badly because of how they had been treating the tribesmen. I was frustrated that the Native Americans could be so forgiving and trusting of the "White Eyes" even after they had betrayed them multiple times and lied to their faces consistently. However, it is under the Apache Code of Ethics to respect and welcome all into the tribe. What I found interesting also is how the White Eyes codes of respect differ and conflict with those of the Native Americans. For example, it is a sign of respect to look at your elders or make eye contact when one is speaking to you in the White Eyes culture. However, it is a sign of great disrespect to look at one in the eyes according to the Apache codes. I think it's terrible that we tried to impose our culture through supremacy without observing their culture first. Unfortunately, white supremacy as been quite a legacy in America from it's beginnings. Similarly the African American culture has faced the same kind of prejudice and cultural shock as we thrust our superiority on them during the time of slavery. It also occurred during World War II when we relocated thousands and thousands of Japanese Americans after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. It is frustrating to read about these grave inequalities that even exist in our society today. The book opened my eyes to a piece of history that I had never really been exposed to and it provided some interesting insight into the culture of Native Americans.