Son Of A Trickster By Eden Robinson

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Vaishaal Rajathurai Ms. Fennel NBE3U1-70 May 29, 2024 Isu Literary Essay Books can play a major part in helping people understand a person or group of people’s struggles, just as newspapers and films can. Non-indigenous Canadians should read Son of a Trickster by Eden Robinson in order to gain a greater understanding of Indigenous Peoples. Struggles that Indigenous Peoples face in a modern society can include substance abuse in many ways, family issues, and depression. By reading Son of a Trickster by Eden Robinson, non-indigenous people can understand their struggles and even possibly see how they can help them. Throughout the book, countless characters commit substance abuse, such as Jared, which relates to a struggle Indigenous Peoples have …show more content…

He wanted to not feel terrified, dumped, or used anymore. He wanted to get out of his head and never, ever crawl back in.” (306). The similarities between Jared and Indigenous Peoples with substance abuse problems are that they use alcohol as a way to keep dark, traumatic thoughts away as a coping mechanism. Another point is that Jared sells cookies with marijuana to other people in his community. The issue is also in many Indigenous communities, and although it may seem bad, many Indigenous Peoples sell substances to other Indigenous Peoples in order to pay for essential needs. “I’ve got another sale in a week or so”. That’ll bring you guys up to date, and then we’ll just have to worry about January.” (55) is a quote when Jared tells Destiny not to worry about the bills. Jared shows how he uses his selling of marjuana cookies to pay for his essential needs, such as his stepsister’s rent. Maggie, Jared’s mom, also does substance abuse in the book to relieve herself from pressures from the outside world. Many Indigenous Peoples also use substances like her, though it unfortunately ends up making them even

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