Miscellaneous
Author for the novel, Indian Horse.
Who is Richard Wagamese?
When a story is told using “he,” “she,” or “they,” and the narrator knows the thoughts of multiple characters, it’s this type of narration.
What is third person?
What is the symbolic meaning of “the golden rainbow of the north”?
"My Moccasins have not walked." - Duke Redbird
What is northern lights?
This final silent image of John’s frozen body clutching proof of betrayal is a chilling example of Ross’s use of tragic irony.
What is the paint smudge on John's hand?
What did Saul's brother die from?
What is tuberculous?
This subtle technique involves hints or clues dropped early in the story to suggest events that will occur later.
What is foreshadowing?
This structural element of plot refers to the moment of highest tension or turning point in a short story, often revealing the character's true nature.
What is the climax?
In "My Moccassins Have Not Walked" what does the author feel they have lost?
What is cultural identity?
Ann's conflict between her husband John and their friend Stephen is an example of what kind of conflict
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What is Man vs Circumstance?
What team did Saul join in Toronto?
Who is the Toronto Marlboros?
In a well-crafted short story, this element must be economical and purposeful, often revealing theme, mood, or conflict in a few lines or even a single word.
What is dialogue?
This term describes a brief, indirect reference to a historical, literary, or mythological figure or event, often used to enrich meaning in literature.
What is an allusion?
In "The Lonely Land" - What might the leaning of the pine trees symbolize?
What is survival and resilience?
This item, becomes a powerful symbol of both physical and emotional exhaustion in The Lamp at Noon.
What is the lamp?
The irony lies in the name suggesting sacredness and cultural importance, while the town represents colonial disruption, alienation, and the ongoing legacy of residential schools — the very forces that have stripped Saul and others of their spiritual and cultural roots.
Where is Manitouwadge?
What is Manitouwadge?
This device involves placing two contrasting ideas side by side in a text to highlight their differences and reveal deeper meaning.
What is juxtaposition?
When a setting not only provides a backdrop but actively influences characters' choices or symbolizes internal states, it’s fulfilling this literary function.
What is an integral setting?
In "Harvest Time" this season is being personfied.
What is summer?
This object, treasured by Hester, symbolizes her attachment to the past and her refusal to accept change.
What is the house?
Beyond being a sport, this symbol in Indian Horse reflects both colonial assimilation and a fractured salvation, ultimately mirroring Saul's internal conflict between survival and self-erasure.
What is hockey?
This classic character, found in myths and modern stories alike, journeys into the unknown, facing trials and transformation before returning changed.
Who is the hero?
This type of irony occurs when the audience is aware of something a character is not, often used in short stories to heighten tension or tragedy.
What is dramatic irony?
The main theme of "Harvest Time".
What is seasonal transition?
Ann's fixation on this domestic object becomes a metaphor for her misplaced priorities and growing dissatisfaction
What is the Painted Door?
This specific narrative technique, used by Wagamese in Saul’s storytelling, mirrors the disorientation and fragmentation caused by trauma, gradually revealing buried memories.
What is a flashback?