Summary: The Marrow Thieves

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Hamza Ismeal Mrs Lara Gould English 10-1 Monday May, 16, 2024. Cultural perseverance and Self-development RESILIENCE Every experience, both the good and the bad, will eventually get you to where you are supposed to be. Charlotte Freeman. The novel The Marrow Thieves, authored by Cherie Dimaline, is dystopian science fiction that explores the idea that experiences cause growth and maturity. It occurs through tragedies affecting individuals' passions that are supported by others and originate from the loss of loved ones. For instance, Miigwan's experiences, especially the close ones taken by recruiters such as Isaac and Minerva, had a significant impact, notably on his behavioral decisions heavily influenced by his past experiences. He develops a sensitive character on …show more content…

Furthermore, Miigwans experienced another heartfelt loss, as it weakened his position as leader, resulting in him passing the torch to the sixteen-year-old Frenchie. Miigwans shared indigenous knowledge of past generations to educate their younger generation, preserving their language and culture. Besides demonstrating resilience, this act preserves their identity, giving them an advantage over the recruiters. In the novel The Marrow Thieves, Cherie Dimaline develops the idea that personal development includes maturation and experiences that result in loss, leadership, and resilience. Miigwan's growth symbolizes the realization that his guidance must be drawn upon while mentoring Frenchie to avoid his past mistakes. Eventually, the casualties decreased, benefiting the group. As Miigwan is known in the story as an elder among the Indigenous nomads, his past experiences and knowledge of the past were in the form of storytelling. When confronted with good or bad experiences, individuals' valuable possessions can be altered. As individual prized possessions have been affected by conflict, the growth of individuals lies in overcoming

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