1. Broken Cord
... learn of the disease Fetal Alcohol Syndrome through one of the main characters (Adam). Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is passed to a child during pregnancy, by his/her mother's consumption of alcohol. This stigma is something that will haunt an individual for a lifetime. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome disturbs more Native Americans than any other ethnic group. The severity of the disease is very important. Depending on ... ; the child has increased risks of having the disease as well as having a severe case. As we encounter the main focus of The Broken Cord, Michael Dorris" way of dealing with Adam his ...
- Word Count: 1555
- Approx Pages: 6
- Grade Level: High School