Handsome Lake Case Study

Overview
Throughout history, many stories have been shared of the ravages of alcohol on the American Native Indians. Facts of these stories still ring true to this day. There is still wide spread rates of alcoholism, domestic violence, and poverty among many tribes peoples devastating the young and old. However, long ago there was hope brought forth to the tribes.
Handsome Lake was born in a Seneca village in 1735. He would grow to be a great prophet for his people. But before his visions, he was broken alcoholic that had loss all he had. His drinking would leave his body ravaged by its affects. He suffered, unable to take care of himself for four years. His daughter showing love and kindness to her father nursed him, until one day, he collapsed and seem to be dying. His daughter dressed him in his burial cloths and sent for Blacksnake (his nephew) and Corn

Communication When assessing communication one could say that in the end both men would take on the role of the “Processor”. The text defines this as, “Talented at setting boundaries and at creating the structures and systems necessary to support the organization’s objectives” (Northhouse, 2015). When considering Handsome Lake’s visions laid out a clear plan for his people to regain their lives, creating structure and Corn Planter worked to support the organization’s objectives by going to war to fight for his tribe. However, in the end one sees a great change in this for Corn Planter. He becomes the “Communicator”. The communicator “possesses impressive theatrical skills and great presence and are said to have the ability to build great alliances. (Northhouse, 2015). One can see this as he uses his great presence to work with the “white man” to ensure they abide by the