Waubgeshig Rice's novel Moon of the Crusted Snow is a powerful portrayal of the resilience and determination of indigenous communities. Set in a small Anishinaabe community, the novel depicts the community's struggle to survive during a catastrophic power outage that plunges them into darkness and uncertainty. The theme of resilience is central to the novel, as the characters are forced to adapt and rely on their ingenuity to survive. In addition, the novel highlights the importance of community in times of crisis, as the characters come together to support each other in facing these challenges. Through the characters' struggles, Rice demonstrates the power of resilience and the importance of community in overcoming adversity. Moon of the Crusted …show more content…
"Evan quickly realized that the power outage was not going to be a short-term problem and began to make long-term plans for the community's survival" (Rice 40). This quote illustrates Evan's ability to quickly assess the situation and make necessary adjustments to ensure the community's survival. It also showcases Evan's foresight and ability to think strategically, a crucial aspect of resilience. Another way Evan demonstrates resilience is through his ability to stay optimistic, despite difficult circumstances. "Evan always had a smile on his face and a positive attitude, which helped lift the spirits of the community during the difficult times" (Rice 60). This quote illustrates Evan's ability to stay positive and optimistic, which helps lift the community's spirits during difficult times. It also demonstrates Evan's emotional intelligence, a crucial aspect of resilience. Evan's ability to stay optimistic is also reflected in his ability to find humor in difficult situations. "Evan always had a way of making the community laugh, which helped them forget about their struggles for a moment" (Rice 70). This quote illustrates Evan's ability to find humour in difficult situations and how it serves as a source of resilience for the
The Importance of Cultural Value in Moon of the Crusted Snow In the world where individualism and self-interest often take centre stage, power and resilience originally founded through communal values are forgotten. The novel Moon of the Crusted Snow, by Waubgeshig Rice explores the cooperation of an Anishinaabe community in northern Ontario during the chaos as they experience power outage and increasing violence and crime. The novel highlights that collaboration and shared values among the community members are necessary for overcoming significant challenges and establishing a reliable bond within the community. Specifically, a community's selflessness, rooted in their traditional and cultural values, allows them to work together in order
The Moon is Down is presented as a tale of invasion and conquest that narrates the story of a village being “friendly attacked” by military forces during the time of World War I. Steinbeck, the author of the novel, describes each character in a very particular way. Also, he classifies them into two sides: invaders and townspeople. Even though there were significant differences among the townspeople they all were connected by the same feeling which was the desire of taking control of the situation. For instance, Joseph plays an important role within the story as he is most of the time present in the conversations. He seems to have an obsession with putting everything in its place and worrying about the chairs right orientation.
In 1966 while addressing the oppression of blacks in South Africa robert Kennedy said “Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope, and crossing each other from a million different centers of energy and daring, those ripples build a current that can sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression and resistance.” this quote is important to every resistance movement because it teaches that the smallest acts of resistance can lead greater victories. In his book The Moon Is Down,author John Steinbeck, writes about a small town invaded by the nazis (the Invaders). The small town had little resources to fight their enemies. However, through resistance
His support fosters Saul's development of resilience, allowing him to endure the challenges he faces. Through their relationship, Saul discovers his worth and reclaims his indigenous identity, embarking on a journey of
Peace lies in tradition; a certain type of peace resides in the first scenes of Moon of the Crusted Snow. In this community one needs not a clock, for the breeze itself will whisper when it is time for supper. Over thousands of years, the Anishinaabe peoples know how to hear these words and listen. Evan knows to head home when “the chill in the air [tells] him that he should move quickly” (5). Still, on the way home he is able to observe the “deep orange glow coating the northern landscape as the sun [begins] to set, highlighting the deep evergreen of the pine and spruce trees that [tower] beyond the ridge” (5).
No matter what it is, or how rough it may get, it’s going to be okay. He encourages them to keep pushing through. The next line in the song that stands out to me is when he says “ I almost gave up, but a power that I can’t explain.” I feel
Timothy Findley explores an individual’s struggle to keep a sense of resilience while
Cole’s attitude, relationships, and environment develop into positive counterbalances that help him overcome adversity. For starters, Cole’s attitude was a big counterbalance for him that helped him overcome hardships. In the beginning of the book Cole acts like he doesn’t care and
Additionally, Saul is a great example of how resilience creates a strong, mighty individual. Moreover, although it may be daunting to try and remember trauma in general and heal them, it is truly essential. There are despicable people everywhere, and although people cannot control what others say or do, they can control how they react to it. Will they let it get to them or will they stay resilient and strong? Nevertheless, to help with trauma, using a talent or passion to cope when overwhelmed is very beneficial.
In this moment, his optimism is shown through his light-hearted curiosity and responses to his priest. He is cut and has just been harassed by a group of boys, and had to fend for himself yet his optimism allowed him to joke and converse with another person which many people can’t do. “On some nights he opens his eyes and the pig has come back. Always huge and pale. Its hooves peg his chest down and he can smell the curdled bananas on its breath.
When I first started the interview, my question was from the trust v. mistrust category. I asked: In the hardest times of your life, what inspires you to keep going and gives you hope? James reply was, “I like to keep trying, I don’t like to get beaten down on anything. I just keep going trying it out.”.
He gains a new sense of confidence and identity due to the adversity he
He reminds them of how their devotedness and dedication got them through the worse. Perseverance requires overcoming a struggle but, in the end, improvement and achievement can come from hard
They start to learn that laughter is a powerful tool in helping the world be a happier place. Berger talks about how laughter can change the world and change what is viewed as powerful (p. 71). Laughter goes beyond what is facts and allows for the escape of the mind. I agree with Berger’s idea here because no matter who you are or what you have done death does not care you are going to die. Nothing at this time can change that fact, it is just part of the empirical way of life.
Resilience is the ability to bounce back from adversity or hardship, Debra Oswald was able to express this through the lives of fictitious characters based on real Australian People. She uses themes concerning people marginalised in society, the struggle to achieve one’s dream and the past affect the present, by using these ideas with the diverse cast of characters as well as the range of literary and dramatic techniques, Oswald was able to show how people face adversity and how important it is to have resilience through the engagement of the characters and there development throughout the play. Gary is an average Australian working class man who has been marginalised in society, he lives near the poverty line and struggles everyday to control