Adventures of an Indian Princess

It is ironic that the Rapiers knowledge of Cherokee culture is very slim! They really thought the man at the trading post was legitimate when the real Indian daughter knew he wasn't.  they aren't sophisticated at all, they just assume any Indian is the same as there foster daughter. there is also many other ironic situations in this story. my favorite ironic situation in this story was when Arletta thrown up all over all the fake items that the Rapiers bought her.  Its also ironic how the trading post has huge tacky letters for a sign. Lastly, how Arletta knew exactly what tribe the posts owners clothes were from. 

I think the author wrote this story using irony to lighten the mood, because she probably knew some about her Indian culture but not as much as a full Indian would.  She was probably confused just like the Rapiers when she grew up.
I think a good message from this story is influence from others.  Arletta knew the man was a fake Indian but the Rapiers insisted that she get out and take a picture with this fake.  She was kind of pressured from her foster family to do something she knew wasn't her.