Theme
How does the protagonist react to the detachment of his limbs?
Shocked and in disbelief
Who came looking for Makwa at the end of the story?
What does the title ‘limbs’ symbolize?
The detachment and torturing of Makwa and his limbs
What type of genre does the story LIMBS fall under?
An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology
How does the title “Limbs” contribute to the story?
It refers to the physical properties as the characters and the trees and branches
What is the main theme of the story?
What Community/Tribe is Makwa a member of?
Anishinaabe
What does the cabin symbolize in the story?
Makwa stayed at the cabin with his family
an Anishinaabe man named Makwa, who serves as a guide for a white prospector is what type of character?
Protaganist
Why were the moose so important to Makwa?
The moose represents nature and survival to Makwa as he is a hunter
What is the colonizer's role in the story?
The colonizer represents how the Europeans took over Indigenous lands and their culture away from them
What is the symbolism behind Carter being consumed by the trees?
What do the trees symbolize in this story?
The land and trees fighting back for the idea of reclaiming their Indigenous land and culture.
Character vs Character (Makwa vs Carter)
How does the setting affect the atmosphere and mood of the story?
The setting is very dark and isolated which reflects upon the events that happened to Makwa.
How does "limbs" explore the theme of identity and autonomy?
Through the loss of the protagonists autonomy
What was Makwas original relationship with Carter and how did it change as the story progressed?
Makwa was originally Carters tour guide, this role changed as Carter began to reveal his discriminatory nature and beliefs.
What does the settler symbolize in this story?
Colonialism, oppression and the historical injustices that Indigenous peoples have faced
After Carter's initial act of violence, a supernatural element is introduced when the land itself retaliates against him. What type of conflict is this?
Character vs Supernatural
How is the ending significant to the story?
It provides closure to the character Makwa’s trauma he has faced from Carter.
How does the story relate to the post colonial theory?
The loss of Makwa's limbs in this case can be seen as the loss of autonomy experienced by Indigenous people under the post colonial rule
How do Carter's actions create a destructive power dynamic between him and Makwa?
His mentality of Indigenous people being lesser than him, places him above Makwa, mentally and physically.
How does the author use symbolism to approach ideas such as Indigenous Resilience?
By portraying the settler's demise as a consequence of his own violent actions towards Makwa and the Indigenous land.
Carter's repeated dismissive remarks and cruel treatment of Makwa subtly hint that he will be punished. What literary device is this?
Foreshadowing
What is the relationship between Makwa and Carter?
Carter is a settler and Makwa is the owner of the land