Zitkala-Sa’s American-Indian stories explore the culture of the Native-American through examples such as family life, traditions, religion, conventions and social norms. The reserved lifestyle Zitkala-Sa lived in had a significant influence in the traditions of her community that she learnt before the Christian missionaries’ arrival. It was a tradition for the elders of the community to support and be extremely patient with the children. Zitkala’s mother supported her decision of joining the white missionary school in order to acquire some knowledge and learn how to write. According to tradition, the girl-child learnt the house chores and how to respect the elders just the way the author’s mum trained her on how to behave before the elders, how to cook, do beadwork and tell stories about the old Indian spirits. Although Zitkala-Sa’s mother adored her a lot, she still had to follow the traditions by obeying and respecting her as an elder. As a child, the author witnessed how all the members of the tribe were honored and according to the tradition of the Indians, those who had done memorable acts in the society were worshipped. The traditions of the community Zitkala-Sa belonged to looked high upon the warriors for their bravery and honor of the community’s legacy. Therefore, in appreciation, they came back into the community in every wigwam. Hospitality among the Sioux was particularly common not just as a tradition but according to the values that the community held, this was expected. It was extremely vital to show respect and honor to others. The essence of the family had been regarded as one of the Sioux traditions that Zitkala-Sa observed as she grew up. Her aunt attended their wigwam to assist her mother in food preparations for winter. This brings out the togetherness of family in the Sioux traditions. A restriction, as well as a traditional practice, the stress was put on the imposition of name use in the Native American. There were no publicizing of the experiences and saying one’s name to unknown people. Zitkala-Sa inquisitive nature drove her outside her reserved world to join a mission school as she thirsted for education. Despite her mother attempts to convince her otherwise about going for school to the Eastland, she still was eager to go. She, regretted her decision too soon on her arrival at the East land (The Land of Red Apples) as described in her words: “Trembling with distrust and fear of the white people, my teeth were from the freezing ride, I noiselessly crept in my moccasins’ in the narrow hall, keeping close to the bare wall. I was bewildered and frightened as a young, wild captured creature” she was young and naïve that she never realized the effects of her departure, though her education later bore fruits, it alienated her from her tribe and mother. The palefaces’ did not care about feelings let alone understand them and she felt lost, and lonely as she reminisce about home. “My tears were left to dry up into streaks because neither her mother nor aunt were near to dry them (The Land of Red Apples)”. Overall, she did not like the white school from her first experience and additionally they were not allowed to utter a word unless asked to by their tea