韦尔奇的《印第安律师》充分体现了黑脚族印第安主人公西尔维斯特的主观能动性。他经过自身努力,离开保留地,跻身主流城市生活,成为一名有声望的律师,并怀有政治抱负。在遇到窘境时,他拒绝了种种诱惑,主动出击,控制局势。他断然退出政治角逐,回归保留地传统文化,明晰了自己的民族身份和文化策略,使自己从被动变为主动,为新的征程做好了充分的准备。 Welch’s “Indian lawyer” fully reflects the subtle initiative of Blackfoot Indian hero Sylvester. Through his own efforts, he left the reserve, became a mainstream city, became a reputable lawyer and cherished political aspirations. In the face of dilemma, he refused all kinds of temptations, take the initiative to control the situation. He categorically quit the political arena and returned to the traditional culture of the reserve, clarifying his national identity and cultural strategy, turning himself from passive into active and fully prepared for the new journey.