Over the course of the novel, readers can connect these characters to each other, aiding in the impact of their experiences. The Break is a heart wrenching rendition of the common events and occurrences brought about by prejudice and racism in contemporary society. Due to the ambition of Tommy, thankfully readers get satisfaction of the justice system working, helping specifically female readers to know there is still hope for justice against their assaulters. In relation to class content, The Break fits in with certain topics more than others. For example, Indigenous and women issues. Beginning in the first chapter Stella, the young Métis mother, feels stupid brought on by Officer Scott and Officer Christi, even her husband, about calling the police when she feared for her children and herself. During the majority of written history, women all over the world have been made out to be stupid, or simply crazy. While a large portion of the female population can not relate to being a Native American, nearly every woman has had a run in with this issue, the assumption women are emotional and stupid or
Over the course of the novel, readers can connect these characters to each other, aiding in the impact of their experiences. The Break is a heart wrenching rendition of the common events and occurrences brought about by prejudice and racism in contemporary society. Due to the ambition of Tommy, thankfully readers get satisfaction of the justice system working, helping specifically female readers to know there is still hope for justice against their assaulters. In relation to class content, The Break fits in with certain topics more than others. For example, Indigenous and women issues. Beginning in the first chapter Stella, the young Métis mother, feels stupid brought on by Officer Scott and Officer Christi, even her husband, about calling the police when she feared for her children and herself. During the majority of written history, women all over the world have been made out to be stupid, or simply crazy. While a large portion of the female population can not relate to being a Native American, nearly every woman has had a run in with this issue, the assumption women are emotional and stupid or