Resilience in the Face of Adversity

Write a story from the perspective of a child undergoing the journey on the Trail of Tears.

The resilience of the younger generation during the Trail of Tears is a subject worth exploring. This prompt encourages the exploration of a child’s understanding of the tragic event. How does a world-changing event like this shape the purity and innocence of a child’s perspective, or instead, hasten their loss of innocence? How does this child use their resilience to survive the journey both mentally and physically?