Sacajawea's trip in Lewis&Clark movie
...ark’s journal, it was noted that “a woman with a party of men is a token of peace.” I was originally the daughter of a Shoshone chief, but was kidnapped by the Hidatsa when I was about ten years old. Not only was I chosen to go on the journey as an interpreter, but I was also expected to accompany the men aboard. I had to be accustomed to the Indian language because we would come across some Indians on our voyage. During the journey, I had my very first son named Jean Baptiste Charbonneau who Clark nicknamed Pomp by Clark. I had encountered many memorable experiences on the journey. Many of these unforgettable times were tough and brutal, but me and Pomp stood strong and made it through the everlasting journey. February eleven, eighteen hundred and five was Pomp’s birth date. As a mother, I was worried about my son because the journey was very dangerous and risky for his well being. I was also concerned about his health at birth because our food shortages caused me to eat less and develop less nutrients for him to use during his development. Gratefully he was born healthy and strong. On our constant food shortages, I gained fright thinking about Pomp having no milk to drink, but he proved me wrong and stood with strength and vigor and helped our chance of survival. During the journey on the water, we experienced many terrible rapids. I was hesitant to think about survival. I made sure that Pomp was safe in his cradleboard on my back at all times. Anything was possible to happen during the raging rapids. I was terrified about Pomp and I and considered thinking about whether or not the rapids would ruin our chances of endurance on the journey. My last concern for Pomp was r...