on Alootook Ipellie’s thought-provoking piece Walking on Both Sides of the Border, has left a lasting impression on my mind. Ipellie’s insightful words not only shed light on the struggles of the indigenous communities but also challenged the notion of borders and their impact on cultural identity. His ability to intertwine personal experiences with larger societal issues… Continue Reading The damage of Prejudice within a Society
on Tim O’Brien describes in his story “On the Rainy River” how he almost left for Canada to escape the Vietnam War. He talks of how he traveled to the border feeling ashamed and afraid, and how he met an elderly man named Elroy who managed a fishing lodge. Elroy never inquired about his predicament, but… Continue Reading A Cowards Conflict
on Have you ever struggled to decide between pursuing your ambitions and assimilation? If so, you could identify with Ken Liu’s award-winning short tale The Paper Menagerie’s main character. Liu examines the concepts of identity and belonging in this narrative through the eyes of Jack, a little Chinese-American boy who has a… Continue Reading The Effect of Society on Young Minds