How would the meaning of "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs" most likely have been affected had Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph) adopted a tone of resentment instead?

A tone of resentment would make Chief Joseph sound as though he were blaming or condemning others. That would shift the speech from a plea—an appeal for understanding or fair treatment—toward an accusation. So it would appear as an accusation rather than a plea.

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