As many contemporary Aboriginal writers have shown the realm of Aboriginal heritage and culture is one of great depth. In beginning to understand and interpret experiences related to this context, the theme of loss of Aboriginal identity and self-discovery is evident. Joseph Boyden has a clear understanding of Frist Nation’s history with attending an Aboriginal Student Program. Boyden explores self-discovery which the protagonist represent in Through Black Spruce, which was named winter of the 2008 Scotiabank Giller Prozer. The three focused characters within Through Black Spruce individually reflect upon the struggles of coming to terms with their Aboriginal heritage and realizing the values within. Annie Bird is the beautiful niece of Will
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In moment Annie becomes determined to find Suzanne, however in the mix one can stay that Annie becomes Suzanne; “I’m going to stay a couple more days… the Indians we met might know something about Suzanne.” (Boyden 79) This quotation is important because it is the beginning of Annie’s eye opening journey where later she will befriend certain individuals who easily drift Annie away further from Moosonee. As Annie continues her adventure down South it is as if she does not see herself for the Cree girl she was a few weeks ago but a urban version of herself as if she has become Suzanne: “I can’t quite believe what stares back… I can see you, sister. I see you, Suzanne.” (Boyden 207) At the time Annie stands tall in front of the mirror she sees Suzanne, thus becoming obsessed with finding Suzanne and not returning; Annie yet to realize how quickly her beloved Cree heritage is slipping out of her fingers. As Annie tries on Suzanne’s clothing she senses the spirit of Suzanne yet on the contrary she is naive and tells herself that this is all for Suzanne… a …show more content…
Although Gordon is not able to communicate verbally his actions reflect upon Annie and in a sense protect her for the city impact and brings her back to where she belongs. There are several occasions where Annie has been is sticky situations and Gordon is the one who helps her out, even when he was not wanted: “The thought of not having Gordon somewhere close to me makes me scared.” (Boyden 149) Exploring Aboriginal stereotypes women are to be titled as products of sex, whereas Annie nearly had two occasions where being raped/abused happen and Gordon was there to protect her. Nether the less Gordon is one whom warns Annie that her new urban living friends down south are honestly not the friends they portray themselves to Gordon is one whom warns Annie that her new urban living friends down south are honestly not the friends they portray themselves to be: “Your friends aren’t really your friends. They’re going to hurt you… Gordon is sweet to worry but he doesn’t need to.” (Boyden 312) Annie is too naive to take Gordon’s suggestion into consecration and does not realize that he is there for her best interest. The friends Annie truly believes are her friends such as Violet are just using her to show off to the upper elites that they have their own “Indian Princess”. Gordon provides Annie with the support, safety and
In moment Annie becomes determined to find Suzanne, however in the mix one can stay that Annie becomes Suzanne; “I’m going to stay a couple more days… the Indians we met might know something about Suzanne.” (Boyden 79) This quotation is important because it is the beginning of Annie’s eye opening journey where later she will befriend certain individuals who easily drift Annie away further from Moosonee. As Annie continues her adventure down South it is as if she does not see herself for the Cree girl she was a few weeks ago but a urban version of herself as if she has become Suzanne: “I can’t quite believe what stares back… I can see you, sister. I see you, Suzanne.” (Boyden 207) At the time Annie stands tall in front of the mirror she sees Suzanne, thus becoming obsessed with finding Suzanne and not returning; Annie yet to realize how quickly her beloved Cree heritage is slipping out of her fingers. As Annie tries on Suzanne’s clothing she senses the spirit of Suzanne yet on the contrary she is naive and tells herself that this is all for Suzanne… a …show more content…
Although Gordon is not able to communicate verbally his actions reflect upon Annie and in a sense protect her for the city impact and brings her back to where she belongs. There are several occasions where Annie has been is sticky situations and Gordon is the one who helps her out, even when he was not wanted: “The thought of not having Gordon somewhere close to me makes me scared.” (Boyden 149) Exploring Aboriginal stereotypes women are to be titled as products of sex, whereas Annie nearly had two occasions where being raped/abused happen and Gordon was there to protect her. Nether the less Gordon is one whom warns Annie that her new urban living friends down south are honestly not the friends they portray themselves to Gordon is one whom warns Annie that her new urban living friends down south are honestly not the friends they portray themselves to be: “Your friends aren’t really your friends. They’re going to hurt you… Gordon is sweet to worry but he doesn’t need to.” (Boyden 312) Annie is too naive to take Gordon’s suggestion into consecration and does not realize that he is there for her best interest. The friends Annie truly believes are her friends such as Violet are just using her to show off to the upper elites that they have their own “Indian Princess”. Gordon provides Annie with the support, safety and