Grey Owl lied about what his ancestral background was, he truly believed he was part Indian. He was raised by Indians which caused him to adapted to their environment and culture. Him lying about being Indian didn't harm anyone nor did it influence people to read or buy his books;
unlike James Frey who lied to make money. Had he not lied his "memoir" would not have been published. He lied about truthful things that didn't have anything to do with him, which brought back memoirs and hurt feelings of the families that it did involve. He also lied just so his life could sound interesting.
I truly believe that James Frey is the biggest liar out of the two. His lies are worst because he had intentions of deceiving people intentionally, it didn't bother him that people felt sorry for him and some even felt empowered by him. He had no problem taking people's money and he felt no remorse.
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I like your views when it comes to comparing Grey Owl to James Frey. Grey Owl lied about his identity however he was a positive enforcement on his society. Whereas like you had stated James Frey just took peoples money and felt no remorse for it.
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