Attempt a character analysis of Rita Joe to show how her life represents the general apathy of urban White society towards Native Indian Canadians-who are now referred to as the First People
The two major characters Rita and Jaimie have lives that are governed by desire of various kinds. They want love, togetherness, and a minimum of comfort. They also want basic needs of life. They need meaningful employment. They need respect and dignity. The White society denies all these to them. The gap between the native way of life and white way of life is too big. A number of characters are out to frame Rita. One examples comes in the form of the following words of the policeman:
POLICEMANE She was born and raised on a reservation. Then came a brief period in a public school off the reservation. ..at which time Rita Joe established herself as something of disruptive influence. . .
