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The two stories "The Loons" by Margaret Laurence and "Borders" by Thomas King demonstrates the struggles that the first nations have to face in their lives.
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... The First Nations and Metis people have a prominent place in Canada because this is their land. They have a strong connection to each other that is illustrated through Canadian literature. The two stories "The Loons" by Margaret Laurence and "Borders" by Thomas King demonstrates the struggles that the first nations have to face in their lives. The First Nations and Metis people are confused because they are Native Indian, but also Canadians. In both of the stories, the First Nations and Metis people are struggling against society. Each writer portrays the native Canadian in his or her own way. Margaret Laurence and Thomas King have succeeded in showing their different struggles. In the first story, Piquette wanted to be white like Vanessa, and wanted acceptance by the society. She was unfortunately a half breed, Metis, which alienated her. Her ethnicity was the centre of resentment at the time













