The Burden of Innocence

This chapter examines the controversial 'white man's burden' concept and its effects on indigenous cultures, alongside the idealization of the 'noble savage' through characters like Mowgli. It also explores the harsh realities faced by feral children, such as Oksana Malaya and the Gazelle child, raising questions about the balance between freedom and safety in their extraordinary lives.

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