Keeper N Me Richard Wagamese Analysis

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Beedahbun is the second story in the novel Keeper’n Me by Richard Wagamese. Garnet Raven is now settling into his life on the White Dog reserve and living with his family. This story follows the relationship of the Keeper and Garnet and focuses closer on the cultural and environmental aspects of First Nations Peoples life. While still following the story of Garnet Raven and the finding of his identity, Richard Wagamese changed the way he told the story and allowed for me to learn more in-depth about the Keeper, First Nations Peoples connection with the land, and First Nations Peoples culture.

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