What school of criticism did we talk about?
Moral/philosophical approach
Who wrote Indian Horse?
Richard Wagamese
This school of criticism would not approve of Indian Horse.
False, they would approve
Which two people in Ancient Greece argued about humans, society and literature?
Plato and Aristole
At the end of the novel, what job does Saul decide to do when he returns to Manitouwadge?
He decides to coach their kids' hockey team.
In the novel, Saul and Benjamin decide to let go of their pain and move on from the past.
False, Benjamin died earlier in the novel.
How do the critics evaluate literature?
They don't just look at one piece of literature, they look at several to find a common purpose.
When was Indian Horse Published?
2012
The children at St. Jerome's were strapped to their beds at night and were not able to use the washroom.
True
What is the best way to describe the moral/philosophical approach?
Any of these are correct:
- Morality and philosophical issues
-To understand humanity
-Universal truths
-To make meaning in a chaotic world
Which member of Saul's family never attended a residential school?
Naomi
As a past time, Saul enjoyed reading and watching Hockey Night in Canada.
True
What are the four arguments we discussed in our seminar?
Wanting to feel love and acceptance
You lose yourself in the process of finding yourself
Thoughts can create heaven and hell
Society conditions us
Why is it ironic that Saul describes St.Jerome's as "Hell on Earth" ?
The school is supposed to be a godly place for Indigenous children, but instead it's horrific, torturing and disturbing.
Ervin Sift is a miner in the novel.
False, he is a farmer