Theme(s)
What are the three themes discussed in our Seminar?
1. Healing takes time and effort
2. Facing the truth is necessary
3. Community helps people heal
In chapter 54, where does Virgil suggest they could talk?
Virgil asks Saul if he would like to get a beer and talk, but Saul tells Virgil, “I don’t drink. Not anymore. Used to. Didn’t really work for me.”
Which four characters are in chapters 52-56?
Saul Indian Horse, Fred Kelly, Martha Kelly, Virgil Kelly
What writing styles did Wagamese use?
1. First-person narrative
2. Imagery
3. Reflective narration
How many people are featured in the painting Woe to Those Who Remember From Whence They Came?
7
What did we say about the final hockey game healing?
Healing is stronger and easier together than alone.
In chapter 53, what does Saul say helped him and what happened?
Saul says hockey helped him survive emotionally, but when it couldn't hide his suffering, he lost passion for the game.
What was the name of the priest who caused deep harm to Saul during his time at St. Jerome's?
Father Leboutilier
What are the literary devices mentioned in our seminar?
1. Theme(s)
2. Characterization
3. Symbolism
4. Imagery
What were the names of the paintings featured in the presentation?
Woe to Those Who Remember From Whence They Came by Kent Monkman
The Wisdom of the Universe by Christi Belcourt
What happened to Saul because he kept his trauma about residential schools to himself?
He developed anger, sadness, and alcohol abuse.
In chapter 52, who does he visit, and what do they discuss?
Saul visits Fred and Martha Kelly. They discuss the experiences from residential schools.
This character is a hockey coach whose team includes his own son?
Virgil
What writing style does Wagamese use to help the reader understand what Saul went through?
Wagamese uses a first-person narrative to help the reader gain a deep understanding of what Saul went through from his perspective.
How does The Wisdom of the Universe relate to the novel Indian Horse?
The painting highlights connectedness to land, spirit, and healing, similar to how Saul needs to revisit places from his past (New Dawn Centre and God's Lake) to rediscover his identity.
After his time in the New Dawn Centre, what does Saul learn to understand?
Saul learns that healing takes patience, hard work, and confronting the truth rather than running away.
In chapter 55, what does Saul open up about to Virgil?
Saul opens up about the sexual abuse from Father Leboutilier, how his family came to be at St. Jerome's, and his relationship with alcohol.
Who did Saul open up to about his aspirations for becoming a hockey coach?
Fred and Virgil
How does Wagamese use reflective narration in the novel?
Wagamese uses reflective narration to help Saul's character development. As the novel progresses, Saul reflects on his past experiences to understand what it meant and how it impacts his choices.
What does the painting Woe to Those Who Remember From Whence They Came, what message is emphasize?
Community and culture continuity
What kind of support did Saul get from each character?
Fred and Martha = Understanding
Virgil = Anger and support
What does Saul use as a puck? Who joins him and brings a real puck?
Saul used a piece of tape as a puck. Virgil then joins him with a real puck and speaks of “new days,” symbolizing a fresh start
What type of character is Saul? What is his role in the novel?
Saul Indian Horse is a dynamic protagonist. He illustrates the process of healing, self-discovery, and reclaiming one's identity after trauma.
In what type of scene does Wagamese use imagery as mentioned previously? How does imagery help the scene?
Moments related to hockey. He describes the rink, the ice, and the movements of skating, and other details that help the reader visualize the sight, sound, and sensation. Imagery helps readers see how hockey represents freedom, comfort, and healing for Saul, making it more than just a sport in the novel.
Woe to Those Who Remember From Whence They Came
What does the painting show, and how does it connect to the novel, Indian Horse?
It shows Indigenous people reclaiming and celebrating their culture, traditions, and identity after generations of colonization and oppression and mirrors Saul's self-discovery journey to his Ojibwe heritage.