Culminating: The Marrow Thieves By Cherie Dimalina

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Essay - Culminating: The Marrow Thieves In the novel The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline, Frenchie, the protagonist begins to grow and develop as a character. He starts to change as he starts to figure out who he might be. He learns some valuable lessons throughout the novel as well as learning the formation of a new family, emotional and spiritual growth, loss and grief, leadership responsibilities, and personal growth. The growth of Rose and Frenchie's relationship is key to the story's plot as it demonstrates hope for the group's future. These crucial factors are what shaped this character's growth into being a young man. Frenchie starts to grow as an individual and starts to figure out more from others in the group. He thinks of his past life, which makes him start to think …show more content…

How he can take care of them and what he can do to keep them safe. “No one should be sacrificed for anyone else.”(58) In this passage Frenchie jumps the fence in the chapter The Four Winds, he does this for the group and Rose. He decides he wants to do this as he shows strength and determination. In this chapter The Four Winds the group comes together as one family. There are losses in the group, but it lets them come together to support one another. This family offers Frenchie emotional support and teaches him the ways of his ancestors. This sense of belonging is critical to his development, as it provides safety and a sense of purpose. He learns the importance of community support and strength from others. By the novel's end, Frenchie has grown from a scared and grieving boy into a confident and hopeful young man. Frenchie has a deep connection to his cultural roots. He understands his heritage and wants to keep it alive for future generations. He struggles with his identity throughout the novel. However, the elders Miig and Minerva are important role models in his life by teaching him the importance of their traditions and

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