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
Jaimie Paul loves Rita but cannot fit in with urban ways and the ways of the white Society. This also leads to a tragic end. He says at on point:
Go tell it to the white men: they are looking on for Indian that stay proud every where they hurt.. . but so long’s they don’t ask for their rights!
To the Magistrate he says:
I Go to hell!. . .I can die and you got nothing to tell me.
He spits in court as he utters these words.
Jaimie reacts quite strongly to Mr. Homer’s offer of help. He says to Mr. Homer: I
I do not believe nobody.. .no priest nor government.. ..they don’t know what it’s like to … to want an nor have … to stand in line an nobody sees you.
