Marrow Thieves Conflict

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In dystopian novels, the characters struggle against their surroundings, technology, and the government. These stories help us understand the issues we face in society and readers can learn about the challenges that exist in our world through the narrator. The characters in these novels inspire us to think about the future and remain positive in tough situations. These novels can address issues that people face in society, as in Cherie Dimaline's The Marrow Thieves. This story uses both conflict and symbolism. In the story, Indigenous people are hunted for their bone marrow to cure dreamlessness and the government recruiters kidnap and kill indigenous people. Regardless of the problem, the characters proceed. Thus, the theme is that in challenging times, it is important for people to hold onto hope …show more content…

Her selfless act helps to preserve their traditions for she has hope. In addition, she encouraged the others to continue and fight. As Frenchie continued his journey to find his parents, he was filled with determination and perseverance. While reminding himself “I wasn’t going to stop... I’d keep searching for them until I had them in my arms.” (Dimaline 61) Minerva in general hope gave them the strength to persevere during her absence and challenges. Furthermore, symbolism demonstrates hope through their traditions. Minerva’s jingle dress symbolizes her optimism for the future. The dress holds deep cultural meaning for her, and she hopes that this tradition will be passed on to future generations when life returns to normal. Rose, a member of the group, admires the picture that reminds her of her culture and the freedom they enjoyed “hung from woman’s dresses, being danced into grand entries at the old powwows when we were safe to make noise” (Dimaline

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