Problem
In "Firekeepers Daughter" by Angeline Boulley
I. "My Zhaaganaash and Anishinaabe grandmothers could not have been more different. . . . Their push and pull on me has been a tug-of-war my entire life." (pages 10-11) What is the full extent that this type of conflict would have on Daunis?
II. "What if it's a strength to love and care for someone you don't always like?" (page 180) Daunis frequently grapples with herself and close loved ones not being fully accepted or seen. Discuss the resonance of this question on the experiences of rejection and self-denial throughout the book.
III. "I am overcome with a mixture of emotions. Sad that their innocent eyes are open to the trauma that still impacts our community today. Angry they must learn these truths in order to be strong Anishinaabek in a world where Indians are thought of only in the past tense. Proud that they-smart, sturdy, and loved-are the greatest wish our ancestors had, for our nation to survive and flourish." (page 485) Discuss the significance of what Daunis realizes about her cousins' understanding of their transgenerational trauma.