Identity, Nationality, Citizenship And Pride In Thomas King’s ‘Borders’

Identity, citizenship, and nationality are all influenced by many different factors. Familie, culture, friends and personal interests are all factors to consider when determining an individual’s nationality, identity and pride. Some variables can have a bigger impact on an individual than others. Other variables might not even be a factor. The way they live as a young person in a home influences many things. Parents, communities, and many other factors can affect a person’s values, morals, and sense of responsibilities. Friends and the environment can influence a person’s taste in music, clothing, speech and social activities. The way we live our lives, think and feel is influenced by who we are. Identity, pride, and citizenship are the things that make each person unique. Thomas King’s short story ‘Borders’ is a tale that deals with identity, pride, and citizenship. King allows his audience to better understand Mother’s struggles, while not revealing her ethnicity. She takes pride, however, in calling her culture ‘Blackfoot. King’s ‘Blackfoot,’ a short story written by a 12-year-old boy, is based on his own experiences.

Over the past decades, Indigenous peoples have faced significant changes. This includes epidemics and forced relocations. Indigenous youth may not have fully grasped or expressed the historical events. But, their impact on behavioural health is well documented. Thomas King has mixed European descent and is an indigenous. He seems to understand that race is an inherently unstable set of self-created myths and should not be accepted. In a humorous way, Thomas King’s prose mocks both the white and native assumptions that are made about native life. Thomas King is more than a passing interest in Native issues. In his writing, he explores the meaning of being indigenous in a predominantly-white society. King’s writing does not glorify or isolate native cultures from white oppression. King’s stories are all about storytelling. King is known to weave stories into other stories or combine them. King’s background was in writing and academics. He completed his Ph.D. at Utah University after graduating. Around this time, King made his most in-depth deals with Native Americans. This period inspired many of his works. Twelve anthologies were reprinted as standalones. King’s talent is evident in all media. Many of King’s stories have been turned into radio and film dramas. King wrote the scripts. “Borders”, a film by King, shows the effect that Western culture has on Aboriginal Canadians. It isn’t just about heritage; it’s also about Indigenous identity. She’s portrayed as being very strong, powerful and confident. She’s also independent, resilient, and courageous. She’s demanding respect. Laetitia’s mother is a woman with many positive traits. She is always the same and never changes. Irony is used to convey the message effectively without offending anybody. This is demonstrated when the narrator tells us, ‘I can tell that they didn’t waste much time ruining their senses humour’. It seems that at first the guards thought the mother was making a joke when she answered their questions about whether or not she was American. But as the story continued, they began to lose their sense for humour. The guard was reassured by her as she repeated that she’s Blackfoot. If I were Blackfoot, I’d proudly be one’ The guards’ response to the defiance of the girl shows both that they and her mother were annoyed. Both were powerful. You can help someone who is proud to be themselves in future circumstances. Like the mother of ‘Border.’ However, interaction between her native mother and the white characters she meets is far more important. Both sides of the border guards try to ignore her declaration that she is a Blackfoot citizen and then start a conversation, thinking the previous declaration did not happen. She will not accept White’s dominance. Her Blackfoot identity is very important to her. Mel, who owns a convenience shop located in between the two borders, begins to pressure the authorities when she calls on the public. Her pride was needed to show how a small change in ethics can have a big impact. As a character trait, pride is a very important one. Laetitia’s bro says that pride is a positive characteristic. Laetitia and my mother both had great pride. I thought one day I’d be like them. Laetitia brother believes that pride can be inherited from the family. Stella was able to get Laetitia’s Mother’s attention by making a deal. Laetitia would not give up her dignity and she’d learn more about Laetitia. Laetitia’s family is loyal. Her mother will never give up on her. Pride can be a positive quality. At the end, she is proud to be a mother and of her heritage. The mother is always returning to the border, still identifying herself as an infant.

Thomas King’s ‘Borders,’ a work of art that explores the fluidity of identity, shows this. It is a matter of pride, nationality and citizenship. As a result of their new experience, many people adopt their identity. King’s short-story ‘Borders,’ tackles this topic directly. Thomas King portrays in ‘Borders’how a mother’s pride, nationality, citizenship, and identity would prevent her from becoming a Canadian. Identity, pride, citizenship and nationality are all important to your identity and the way others see you. There are many phrases that reinforce identity, nationality, and citizenship. Never forget your origins. This is an example of how you can be defined by your heritage.