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Longfellow’s narrative poem follows Hiawatha through love, service to his people, and conflict, drawing on Indigenous legend in the form of an epic. When Hiawatha fasts alone in the forest, he seeks a way to help his people rather than gain skill or fame for himself. At a wedding feast, the musician Chibiabos sings of love while Iagoo tries to outdo everyone with extravagant boasts, adding comedy to the heroic tale. The steady, chantlike rhythm gives the story the feel of a performance meant to be heard.
