The Truth About Stories By Thomas King

What happens when humour is combined to talk about difficult subjects in novels? In order to address the severe problem of stereotypes and bring to light that Indigenous people face, these two authors: Thomas King and Drew Hayden Taylor use a unique type of humour. Instead of ignoring unsettling topics, they use humour as a tool to talk about these biases and bring to light these issues. Their work acknowledges the strength of humour and its ability to challenge biases and stereotypes. Furthermore, When it comes to talking about myths and biases or even bringing them to light, humour can be an effective method for tackling difficult topics. Both authors use comedic techniques in "The Truth About Stories" by Thomas King and "AlterNatives" by

Both King and Taylor invite readers to engage with these topics in a comedic way. Taylor's use of humour not only challenges stereotypes but also introduces them. He challenges the stereotype that Indigenous people know each other based on their backgrounds. Taylor invites readers to talk about these issues and how they can affect Indigenous communities. He challenges this and uses humour as a way to talk about these stereotypes. Taylor's use of humour not only dismantles these stereotypes but also promotes a more understanding of Indigenous people. An example of this is a dialogue between Dale and Angel when they first meet and are talking about Dale's ex-wife. “Dale: We used to know a Native person, didn't we Michelle? Michelle: That was your first wife, Dale. Dale: Benita. It was Benitia. That’s it. Benita…something. I don't suppose you know a Benita? Angel: No. Dale: Too bad, you would have liked her.” (27). The quote highlights a misconception that Indigenous people automatically know each other, just based on their background. This idea is a common stereotype within Indigenous communities challenged by Taylor in his

The conversation between Yvonne, Colleen, and Michelle reflects the cultural hypocrisy that exists when it comes to Indigenous issues. Yvonne's statement, "...It's as if they didn't exist..." brings to light how certain issues that were in Indigenous communities that are not talked about. Furthermore, Michelle's statement, blaming Nietzsche for the situation, adds a layer of humour to the conversation. This is an example of Taylor's writing style, which uses humour as a way to lighten how this issue was introduced. King also adds a layer of humour when talking about issues within Indigenous communities, by using humour as a way to introduce these issues to discussion. King brings to light these issues in their communities. An example of this is: “I want to look Indian so that you will see me as Indian because I want to be Indian, even though being Indian and looking Indian is more a disadvantage than it is a luxury.” (59). In “The Truth About Stories" King uses humour to confront how being Indigenous is a disadvantage. In the quote above King is trying to tell us that being Indigenous is a disadvantage in today's society. The humour in this statement is that no matter how rich you are you will always be at a disadvantage if you are