An Instagram for Isaac (How I Became A Ghost)

I picked this handle for Isaac for two reasons. The first reason being the it was one of the few handles available on Instagram, the second reason being that he becomes one of the most infamous Choctaw ghosts for his amazing deed and selfless acts. The avatar I picked for Isaac was honestly a little tricky to decide on. I made sure the picture was black and white so it would look “ghostly” and more striking. This picture I found is of an actual Choctaw boy on Google. The blurriness in the foreground ahead of the boy represents his uncertainty of the future. The way he looks over his shoulder represents how he longs for the past, where his biggest worries were if his brother did his chores.

I picked this scene to portray on Isaacs instagram because it portrays what I imagine seeing a ghost would be like for him. I also picked this picture because it reminded me of the scene in the text where Isaac sees people are saying goodbye to their homes and then he sees their ghosts.  While the colors in the background of this picture are bright, the ghost is still unsettling, which I imagine the scenes would have been like for Isaac.

I chose this picture for Isaac’s Instagram because it reminded me of when Isaac lost his little sister Nita. Her mother wrapped her in blanket and continued to carry her through the trail. This picture also reminded me of a quote in the book that says, “Grieving is hard, lives are changed forever”. That quote is simple and yet strikingly tragic as well. I’m sure this was a tough moment for Isaac that he would have posted about.

I chose this picture for Isaacs Instagram account because it reminded me of the cover of the book. This photo also reminded me of how ferocious Joseph was and how he was always willing to lay down his life for anyone, whether it be Isaac, Naomi, or anyone else on the trail. Joseph used his transforming power to help others in the bravest way possible. Joseph also played a huge role in saving Naomi and returning her to her family, which is why I believe Isaac would’ve posted about him on his Instagram feed.